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HV51 XUT

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

116,720 mi
Last recorded116,720 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV51 XUT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 116,720 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 111,674 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 109,955 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 108,477 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 107,041 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 105,472 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 103,766 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 101,933 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 99,773 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 99,773 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 94,988 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 94,988 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 90,370 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 86,758 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 80,756 miles

n/s front tyre close to legal limit and wearing outer edge very low and close to limit advise to change

o/s front and rear tyres wearing on rdges and close to legal limit

Fail 4 Apr 2013 80,756 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s front tyre close to legal limit and wearing outer edge very low and close to limit advise to change

o/s front and rear tyres wearing on rdges and close to legal limit

Pass 28 Mar 2012 75,551 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 71,178 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 63,877 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 56,731 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 56,731 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 51,189 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 46,785 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 40,698 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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HV51 XUT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black 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 HV51 XUT, 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 HV51 XUT registered?

HV51 XUT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 11 October 2001.

Is HV51 XUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV51 XUT shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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