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SU51 GJA

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

88,789 mi
Last recorded88,789 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSU51 GJA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 88,789 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Feb 2025 88,789 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 86,687 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 84,749 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement sub frame front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

wiper smeary

Pass 2 Mar 2022 82,235 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 80,780 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

both rear tyres slightly fouling inner arch liners

Pass 21 Feb 2020 79,089 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 79,086 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 78,320 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 76,859 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all tyres bald inner edges.

Pass 23 Feb 2017 76,170 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 74,007 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 73,010 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 69,607 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 68,703 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 65,330 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

rear arch covers rubbing wheels.

Pass 24 Feb 2011 62,881 miles

scuff marks o/s/r inner wheel/arch panel.

Fail 23 Feb 2011 62,880 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

scuff marks o/s/r inner wheel/arch panel.

Pass 23 Feb 2010 59,903 miles

all tyres bald inner edges.

rear arch trims/covers scuffing rear wheels.

Pass 19 Feb 2009 56,681 miles

scuff mark o/s/r wheel.

Pass 18 Feb 2008 54,168 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 44,202 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 36,273 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?

Based on 1,410,029 MOT tests across 83,874 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
4,986
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
83,874
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,319
coil spring broken 19,719
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 16,744
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 14,943
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14,136
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SU51 GJA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 86,559 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Clk fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 59,319 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SU51 GJA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Clk typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz Clk is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SU51 GJA registered?

SU51 GJA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 October 2001.

Is SU51 GJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SU51 GJA shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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