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HX51 HDU

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

120,610 mi
Last recorded120,610 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX51 HDU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2022 120,610 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 120,341 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 117,491 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 117,491 miles

Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 112,016 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 104,678 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 99,591 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 85,931 miles

Both front seats electrically operate from memory buttons not from door switch pack.

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Slight play on inner track rod end.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Apr 2016 85,931 miles

Both front seats electrically operate from memory buttons not from door switch pack.

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Slight play on inner track rod end.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 84,241 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 78,856 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 70,789 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 63,519 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 63,519 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 57,457 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 57,457 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 49,444 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2010 48,564 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 15 Jan 2009 59,619 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 59,619 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 31,647 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 27,589 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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HX51 HDU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HDU, 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 HDU registered?

HX51 HDU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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