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HF51 AYW

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

135,992 mi
Last recorded135,992 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF51 AYW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2020 135,992 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/r o/s/r mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres perishing and wearing on edges 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

n/s/f o/s/f head lamp lenses poor condition

Fail 4 Dec 2020 135,992 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/r o/s/r mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres perishing and wearing on edges 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

n/s/f o/s/f head lamp lenses poor condition

Pass 30 May 2019 131,941 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

headlight lenses deteriating

rear brake hoses perished and ferrules corroding

Pass 29 May 2018 131,937 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both rear brake hoses perished

both rear tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 7 Sep 2017 131,881 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

rear tyres wearing inner edge

Fail 6 Sep 2017 131,881 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

rear tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 12 Sep 2016 131,728 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

rear tyres worn inner edge

Pass 18 Sep 2015 128,447 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 126,363 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front fog lamp lences broken

Pass 17 Sep 2013 121,196 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Sep 2013 121,196 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 115,226 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 108,525 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

catylist ratteling

nearside front fog lamp lance broken

Fail 20 Sep 2011 108,525 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

catylist ratteling

nearside front fog lamp lance broken

Pass 26 Aug 2010 96,788 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

os door mirror poor condition

slight play in os inner track rod

Pass 22 Sep 2009 87,749 miles

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

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

o/s door mirror glass damaged

Fail 22 Sep 2009 87,749 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

o/s door mirror glass damaged

Pass 8 Sep 2008 77,391 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

n/s/f foglight lense broken

o/s/f w/bearing noisy and has slight play

slight play in both track rod ends

Pass 26 Sep 2007 67,573 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 58,416 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 58,398 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive 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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HF51 AYW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HF51 AYW, 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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HF51 AYW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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