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HY51 WCX

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

91,234 mi
Last recorded91,234 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2021 91,234 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2021 91,214 miles

Wheel bearing has excessive play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear spring not seated

Pass 7 Apr 2020 86,184 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2020 86,160 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Dec 2018 85,402 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 22 Dec 2018 85,402 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 84,617 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 82,662 miles

all pipes greased up

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

front discs scored

oil leak at diff area

Pass 23 Dec 2015 76,660 miles

all hydraulic pipes covered in protective grease

Pass 26 May 2015 74,552 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2014 71,429 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 68,635 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 65,480 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 31 May 2011 61,256 miles

advise front discs slightly worn

Pass 26 Nov 2009 56,229 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise oil leak at rear differential.

Pass 14 Jul 2008 50,344 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2007 43,670 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 WCX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WCX, 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 WCX registered?

HY51 WCX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 20 November 2001.

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