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YJ51 HBO

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

166,358 mi
Last recorded166,358 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ51 HBO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2016 166,358 miles

off side rear parking brake reading only just met

Pass 3 Feb 2015 96,640 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 90,033 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)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 82,546 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 75,086 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 66,580 miles

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 58,342 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 52,136 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 46,207 miles

rear tyres worn inner edge

windscreen marked

Pass 14 Feb 2007 36,242 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 36,240 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

noise from nearside front brake disc area on right hand lock

noise from offside front hub area

slight play offside front wheelbearing

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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YJ51 HBO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YJ51 HBO, 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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YJ51 HBO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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