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YH51 BDA

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

56,927 mi
Last recorded56,927 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH51 BDA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2019 56,927 miles

gear box/transmission oil leak

rear diff has slight oil leak

Fail 6 Feb 2019 56,927 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

engine oil leak

gear box oil leak

rear diff oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2018 50,705 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 50,705 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 78,161 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 72,969 miles

both door mirrors slightly insecure

n/s/r tyre damaged on sidewall

o/s/f jacking block missing

Pass 4 Aug 2014 69,823 miles

centre stop lamp inoperative

Fail 4 Aug 2014 69,823 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

centre stop lamp inoperative

Pass 14 Jun 2013 38,998 miles

oil leak on rear differentail

Fail 14 Jun 2013 38,998 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

nearside rear tyre sidewall &cracking

oil leak on rear differentail

Pass 26 Jun 2012 35,201 miles

front wiper smearing screen slightly

offside rear tyre has cuts in side wall but not deep enough to reach plys or cords

slight oil leak on rear differential

Pass 4 Jul 2011 32,559 miles

Oil leak

off side rear tyre, side wall cracking

Pass 2 Jun 2010 27,685 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 26,054 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 24,078 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 22,560 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

advise play in o/s front ball joint

Pass 1 Sep 2006 20,698 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2006 20,697 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

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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YH51 BDA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 4,266cc 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 YH51 BDA, 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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YH51 BDA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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