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HW51 LDY

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

139,334 mi
Last recorded139,334 miles
Recorded on14 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW51 LDY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 May 2015 139,334 miles

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

underside corrosion

Fail 8 May 2015 139,334 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

underside corrosion

Pass 4 Oct 2013 138,619 miles

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

Nearside Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2013 138,617 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 15 Feb 2013 138,373 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 137,113 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN INSIDE EDGE //// METEL BRAKE PIPES AT REAR OF VEHICLE VERY RUSTY IN MANY PLACES ////REAR EXHAUST PIPE SPLIT

Pass 3 Jun 2010 130,441 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 130,440 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2009 116,225 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 16 Mar 2009 116,225 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 5 Mar 2008 101,306 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 73,237 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 73,237 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

slight cut in n/s/f tyre

Pass 10 Mar 2006 46,449 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 36,006 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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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HW51 LDY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HW51 LDY, 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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HW51 LDY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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