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HF51 BWG

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

139,744 mi
Last recorded139,744 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF51 BWG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2016 139,744 miles

Brake pedal pad worn

Corrosion to exhaust mountings

Corrosion to rear metal brake pipes

Some corrosion to all coil springs

Some deterioration to headlamp lenses and patterns

Some play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Some service wear to brake discs

Fail 25 Jul 2016 139,440 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Both front brake hoses deteriorated

Both headlamp lenses deteriorated and patterns poor

Brake pedal pad worn

Corrosion to exhaust system and mounting brackets

Corrosion to front coil springs

Corrosion to rear coil springs and shock absorber bodies

Corrosion to rear hose ferrules and steel brake pipes

Engine management light illuminated

Service corrosion to rear brake discs

Service wear to front brake discs and pads

Slight play in both front steering rack joints

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Wipers poor

Pass 15 Jul 2015 132,763 miles

Engine managment lamp on

Slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

Slight play in near side front suspension, bottom ball joint

Pass 31 Jan 2014 123,234 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 117,645 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2013 117,645 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 20 Feb 2012 110,374 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 110,374 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 101,786 miles

slight play in steering

Pass 1 Feb 2010 90,789 miles

Nearside rear secondary (inner) sidelamp not working

Slight fluctuation on nearside rear brake

Slight play in steering wheel adjuster

Slight unequal effort on rear brakes (28%)

Unable to check both rear seatbelts due to child seats fitted

Fail 1 Feb 2010 90,789 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear secondary (inner) sidelamp not working

Slight fluctuation on nearside rear brake

Slight play in steering wheel adjuster

Slight unequal effort on rear brakes (28%)

Unable to check both rear seatbelts due to child seats fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2009 80,800 miles

N/S/R Seat belt not disconnected due to child seat fitted

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

Fail 4 Feb 2009 80,800 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

N/S/R Seat belt not disconnected due to child seat fitted

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 71,689 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 71,689 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 31 Jan 2007 63,558 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 63,558 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2006 48,712 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 48,712 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Chip in windscreen (zone A) less than 10mm wide

Near side front driving lamp lens cracked

Rear brake discs in poor condition

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 BWG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 BWG, 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 BWG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 16 November 2001.

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