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HY51 TLO

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,729 mi
Last recorded83,729 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY51 TLO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2014 83,729 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2014 83,724 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2013 78,081 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 72,252 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front wheel bearing has play

offside front tyre damaged outer wall

offside front tyre worn inner-outer edge

offside front wheel bearing has slight play

oil leak from real Diff

Fail 21 Aug 2012 72,198 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front wheel bearing has play

offside front tyre damaged outer wall

offside front tyre worn inner-outer edge

offside front wheel bearing has slight play

oil leak from real Diff

Pass 18 Aug 2011 66,852 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Aug 2011 66,852 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2010 61,327 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 55,522 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 17 Aug 2009 55,522 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 49,320 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 49,320 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

air bag light on

both rear indicator bulbs faded

offside front tyre worn VERY badly on inside edge. Suggest traking is out/adjusted

Pass 25 Jul 2007 42,423 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 35,679 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 28,424 miles

Rear Brake lining(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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HY51 TLO 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 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 HY51 TLO, 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 TLO registered?

HY51 TLO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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