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HJ51 XCE

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

164,287 mi
Last recorded164,287 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ51 XCE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2019 164,287 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill under cover corroded cant inspect fully with cover being on (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill corroded at centre cant inspect fully with covers on sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2018 156,617 miles

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

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

slight play in steering linkages/box on lock

Fail 5 Oct 2018 156,617 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

slight play in steering linkages/box on lock

Pass 6 Oct 2017 150,231 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear- at front (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

play in steering box joints

Fail 30 Sep 2017 150,223 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear- at front (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

play in steering box joints

Pass 30 Sep 2016 144,534 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear- at front (3.6.B.2c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 134,459 miles

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Steering pivot point has slight play slight play in steering joints (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 124,744 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 110,438 miles

front tyres worn on outer edge

requires tracking

Pass 15 Nov 2012 86,457 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 60,497 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 60,428 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 56,348 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 48,384 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 44,095 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 38,230 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 33,097 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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HJ51 XCE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 HJ51 XCE, 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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HJ51 XCE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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