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HY51 WEP

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

105,428 mi
Last recorded105,428 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 105,428 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Sep 2025 105,066 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 97,424 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

fuel tank breather pipes cracking

Fail 10 Sep 2024 97,424 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

fuel tank breather pipes cracking

Pass 10 Sep 2023 71,734 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 64,269 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Aug 2022 64,269 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 59,802 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 10 Aug 2021 59,802 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (255/35/18) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Nailed as well. (255/35/18) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (255/35/18) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Front & Rear both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged continuous deep cuts on side wall, inner & outer (225/40/18) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 54,970 miles

Central Front metal exhaust mounting fractured due to corrosion - system adequately supported at time of test

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Jul 2020 54,969 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40 R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front metal exhaust mounting fractured due to corrosion - system adequately supported at time of test

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 49,534 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Jul 2018 43,378 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 43,321 miles

Sill covers fitted not allowing full corrosion inspection

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underbody components

Pass 2 Nov 2015 43,202 miles

Oil leak

Sill covers fitted obscuring some underbody components

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underbody components

Fail 2 Nov 2015 43,202 miles

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

Oil leak

Sill covers fitted obscuring some underbody components

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underbody components

Pass 27 Oct 2014 43,008 miles

Sill covers fitted not allowing full corrosion inspection

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Nov 2013 42,296 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Nov 2012 42,129 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Nov 2011 40,875 miles

Both rear wheels touching inner wheel arch trim

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front wiper a little smeary

Pass 6 Nov 2010 39,882 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 38,585 miles

NSF tyre worn badly on outer edge

OSR tyre perished and worn badly on inner edge

Pass 27 Mar 2009 36,670 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 6 Dec 2007 33,688 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 31,864 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 27,976 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 WEP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WEP, 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 WEP registered?

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

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