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YX51 XRH

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

128,755 mi
Last recorded128,755 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX51 XRH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2017 128,755 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 118,032 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 117,632 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 106,256 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 95,129 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 95,124 miles

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 84,239 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 73,214 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 17 Mar 2012 73,211 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 59,952 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 59,951 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Mar 2010 51,472 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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 7 Jul 2009 49,814 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 49,699 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 41,899 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 39,868 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 35,700 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 28,817 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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YX51 XRH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc 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 YX51 XRH, 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 YX51 XRH registered?

YX51 XRH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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