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HY51 WCC

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,477 mi
Last recorded88,477 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY51 WCC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2017 88,477 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all tyres (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted

Fail 28 Mar 2017 88,477 miles

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

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

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

covers impede parts of the inspection

Fail 27 Mar 2017 88,474 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

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

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

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

covers impede parts of the inspection

Pass 1 Apr 2016 83,907 miles

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 29 Mar 2016 83,907 miles

Offside Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 21 Mar 2015 73,949 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 68,918 miles

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

n/s front fog lamp lens broken

some movement in steering box ball joints system

Fail 22 Feb 2014 68,729 miles

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

some movement from ball joints on steering box system

Pass 2 Mar 2013 66,035 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inside edges and close to limit

front pads getting low

rear indicators begining to loose colour

Pass 17 Mar 2012 63,795 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

nearside front fog light damaged

plastic trims fitted to outer sills unable to inspect sills properly

Pass 26 Mar 2011 58,683 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 55,495 miles

can not check outer door seals trims fitted

tyre wear starting on both front outer and inner edges poss tracking out

Pass 5 Feb 2009 46,283 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 46,283 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 41,089 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 41,081 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Oct 2006 38,219 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005 31,382 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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HY51 WCC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc 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 HY51 WCC, 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 WCC registered?

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

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