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Y351 HPL

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,371 mi
Last recorded135,371 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY351 HPL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2017 135,371 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front corrosion on wing

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

both headlamp beams cloudy

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

front exhaust hanger broken

Fail 30 Jan 2017 135,371 miles

Central Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front corrosion on wing

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

both headlamp beams cloudy

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

front exhaust hanger broken

Pass 25 Jan 2016 127,622 miles

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 25 Jan 2016 127,622 miles

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage fog light (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 10 Feb 2015 120,468 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust mount broken at downpipe

Fail 9 Feb 2015 120,468 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust mount broken at downpipe

Pass 20 Jan 2014 111,752 miles

both front tyres wearing uneven .

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2013 104,471 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 985,373 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 985,372 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Front brake pads wearing low.

Near side mirror is damaged.

Oil leak under gearbox area.

Slight lift in both front suspension bottom ball joints.

Pass 31 Jan 2011 90,889 miles

N/S Inner Brake Light not working

Passengers Mirror glass missing

Pass 3 Feb 2010 83,011 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 74,598 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 65,833 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2007 57,796 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2005 42,684 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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Y351 HPL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y351 HPL, 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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Y351 HPL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 4 July 2001.

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