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HV51 YGT

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

140,631 mi
Last recorded140,631 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV51 YGT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2019 140,631 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 131,900 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 124,133 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH FRONT INNER EDGES (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Jun 2017 124,023 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH FRONT INNER EDGES (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 116,734 miles

exhaust system well supported,but could be better

Pass 12 Jun 2015 113,034 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 113,033 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 May 2014 108,816 miles

exaust mounts poor

Pass 2 Nov 2012 100,809 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear tye wearing on outer edge

Pass 4 Oct 2011 90,102 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2011 90,102 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 88,115 miles

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

both front tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 27 Jul 2009 87,014 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 73,906 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 64,551 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 64,549 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Sep 2005 49,890 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 YGT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc 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 HV51 YGT, 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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HV51 YGT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 September 2001.

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