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HY51 WDF

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

134,823 mi
Last recorded134,823 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2018 134,823 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 132,239 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 128,811 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Cooling fan warning showing on dash

EML on

Exhaust mounting bracket adrift from front section. Exhaust still supported

Fail 16 Mar 2016 128,805 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Cooling fan warning showing on dash

EML on

Exhaust mounting bracket adrift from front section. Exhaust still supported

Pass 20 Mar 2015 124,875 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine management light on

Pass 22 Mar 2014 12,120 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 106,707 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 106,698 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Feb 2012 97,554 miles

centre exhaust support missing but system adequately supported

Pass 2 Mar 2011 92,741 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 92,741 miles

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

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

air bag light on

near hand brake weak

Pass 24 Feb 2010 83,179 miles

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

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

airbag warning light on

undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection

Fail 5 Nov 2008 72,413 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 72,413 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 70,337 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 62,774 miles

Front and rear brake pads wearing low

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 52,634 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 52,259 miles

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)

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 WDF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WDF, 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 WDF registered?

HY51 WDF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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