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V59 GAA

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2023
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

81,800 mi
Last recorded81,800 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV59 GAA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2022 81,800 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2022 81,800 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 80,157 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 78,926 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 77,438 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 76,464 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 13 Nov 2018 76,464 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 73,391 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2017 73,391 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 72,135 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

headlight washers not working

Pass 20 May 2016 66,415 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 65,970 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 63,620 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 60,972 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 53,845 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 46,247 miles

all 4 brake discs slightly corroded due to vehicle been standing.

Pass 9 Feb 2010 44,792 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 44,792 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 40,856 miles

Front number plate deteriorating.

Pass 7 Feb 2008 37,825 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 37,825 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 30,587 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2006 24,499 miles

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

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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V59 GAA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 V59 GAA, 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.

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What year was V59 GAA registered?

V59 GAA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 5 September 2001.

Is V59 GAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V59 GAA shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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