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YK51 HXX

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,302 mi
Last recorded132,302 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK51 HXX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2018 132,302 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 123,984 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2016 123,980 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 114,954 miles

Centre Propshaft front coupling worn.

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 16 Oct 2015 114,954 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre Propshaft front coupling worn.

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 105,079 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 90,070 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 82,711 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 82,701 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 79,244 miles

Gearbox leaking oil

Rear differential leaking oil

Fail 27 Sep 2011 79,244 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc insecure (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Gearbox leaking oil

Rear differential leaking oil

Pass 29 Sep 2010 75,802 miles

Front discs slightly worn

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear differential has an oil leak

Fail 28 Sep 2010 75,802 miles

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

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

Front discs slightly worn

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear differential has an oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2009 70,477 miles

Brake fluid reservoir filled above maximum

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside front auxilary driving light lens cracked

Pass 30 Sep 2008 64,891 miles

Both front tyres wearing on the outer edges

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Sep 2008 64,891 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Both front tyres wearing on the outer edges

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 58,525 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

nearside rear tyre inner edge bold

offside rear tyre edges worn

slight fluid leak from steering box

slight leak from rear axle

Pass 22 Aug 2006 43,596 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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YK51 HXX 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 66.7%.

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 YK51 HXX, 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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YK51 HXX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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