Macbook pro wont start, click when charging thats it

Hello,
I have a Apple Macbook Pro 15" model number: A1286 purchased in january 2011.
It wont start and has a very faint clicking noise when it is trying to charge. When the charger is on it the light is bright green but the charge button to show you the life left in the battery will not work as wont the screen or anything else.
Could someone asist me and let me know whats wrong with it please.
Regards,
Jimmy

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