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HY51 TKC

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

177,937 mi
Last recorded177,937 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY51 TKC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2019 177,937 miles

Central Exhaust mounting fractured

Engine/undertray fitted obscuring some components

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 169,258 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 168,570 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 156,907 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 156,907 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 143,847 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 124,438 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 124,438 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Fail 16 Feb 2012 121,093 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge and inner side wall cut

Pass 16 Feb 2012 121,093 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge and inner side wall cut

Fail 18 Feb 2011 112,230 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

both front tyres wearing bald on inner edges

nearside rear tyre has 2mm tread

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edges

slight engine oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2011 112,230 miles

both front tyres wearing bald on inner edges

nearside rear tyre has 2mm tread

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edges

slight engine oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2010 107,837 miles

both rear tyres have 2mm tread

slight engine and rear diff oil leaks

Pass 2 Feb 2009 102,248 miles

nearside front tyre wearing bald on outer edges

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 20 Dec 2007 95,945 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 89,419 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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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HY51 TKC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HY51 TKC, 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 HY51 TKC registered?

HY51 TKC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 11 September 2001.

Is HY51 TKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY51 TKC shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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