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HS51 XWB

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

160,094 mi
Last recorded160,094 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS51 XWB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 160,094 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2026 160,087 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2025 154,597 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 148,215 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 140,820 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 132,400 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2022 132,399 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 122,052 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 114,217 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 109,067 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 101,188 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 92,538 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 92,538 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 83,725 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 68,259 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 59,383 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 53,345 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 47,856 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 42,424 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 38,463 miles

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

slight oil leak from diff

steering damper leaking oil

Pass 7 Oct 2008 33,420 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 27,510 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Oct 2007 27,510 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)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 21,930 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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HS51 XWB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 HS51 XWB, 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 XWB registered?

HS51 XWB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 13 November 2001.

Is HS51 XWB safe to buy?

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