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HS51 AGU

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

126,919 mi
Last recorded126,919 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS51 AGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2017 126,919 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 126,151 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 119,965 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 114,325 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 109,218 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nearside and offside front tyres wearing low on tread on inner edges

nearside front fog light not working

Pass 15 Aug 2013 109,218 miles

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

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

nearside and offside front tyres wearing low on tread on inner edges

nearside front fog light not working

Fail 30 Aug 2012 103,260 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 103,260 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2011 95,867 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 88,031 miles

boot liner trim fitted preventing a full inspection of the rear suspension upper mounts

engine undertray fitted

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

plastic outer sill covers fitted

unable to view the front to rear fuel and brake lines fully

unable to view the under bonnet fuel and brake lines fully

Pass 14 Aug 2009 72,369 miles

covers on outer sills obstructing view.

o/s/n/s/f tyres starting to wear on inside edge.

Fail 13 Aug 2009 72,366 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

covers on outer sills obstructing view.

o/s/n/s/f tyres starting to wear on inside edge.

Pass 10 Mar 2007 66,721 miles

slight play front suspension both sides

Pass 6 Mar 2006 61,719 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2006 61,719 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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HS51 AGU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 HS51 AGU, 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 HS51 AGU registered?

HS51 AGU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 26 November 2001.

Is HS51 AGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HS51 AGU shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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