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HX51 WXY

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

133,717 mi
Last recorded133,717 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX51 WXY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 133,717 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2018 118,885 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2017 106,594 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 93,780 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 93,247 miles

Advise front to rear brake pipes are corroded

Advise tracking requires adjustment

Fail 6 Aug 2015 93,247 miles

Advise front to rear brake pipes are corroded

Advise tracking requires adjustment

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 91,636 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Sep 2014 91,636 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2013 86,259 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 86,259 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 23 May 2012 72,263 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 May 2012 72,263 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2011 61,862 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

nearside rear brake binding slightly.

Pass 28 May 2010 53,615 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 28 May 2010 53,615 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 46,672 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 41,312 miles

Plastic outer sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2007 36,581 miles

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

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

Plastic outer sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2006 31,912 miles

Plastic outer sill covers fitted

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 WXY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 WXY, 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 WXY registered?

HX51 WXY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 25 October 2001.

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