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HX51 DXD

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,639 mi
Last recorded142,639 miles
Recorded on26 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX51 DXD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2018 142,639 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 147,662 miles

Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage lower side (2.7.4)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 147,662 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage lower side (2.7.4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Dec 2015 137,399 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Marked with chalk (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on the inner edge

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Marked with chalk (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Dec 2015 137,399 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Marked with chalk (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on the inner edge

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Marked with chalk (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 134,540 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 125,401 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2013 125,401 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 115,747 miles

n/s mirror slightly cracked

Pass 29 Nov 2011 114,416 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 108,932 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 108,601 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 11 May 2009 97,684 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 91,529 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 91,529 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 78,299 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 62,451 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 62,451 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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HX51 DXD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HX51 DXD, 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 HX51 DXD registered?

HX51 DXD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 December 2001.

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