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HF51 YAD

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

124,444 mi
Last recorded124,444 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF51 YAD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 124,444 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seals in diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

under trays

Pass 11 Apr 2025 120,812 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2025 120,812 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Oct 2024 120,652 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2023 118,634 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 107,356 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 86,422 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 84,102 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 80,199 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 80,199 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 74,214 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 74,214 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 68,651 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 66,925 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 65,134 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 59,018 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 52,691 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 45,570 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2008 45,570 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Fail 1 Nov 2007 38,883 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 38,883 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 31,747 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 27,809 miles

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 YAD 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 73.9%.

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 YAD, 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 HF51 YAD registered?

HF51 YAD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 5 October 2001.

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