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AE51 NAP

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

79,391 mi
Last recorded79,391 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 NAP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 79,391 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2025 73,943 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 71,453 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 71,095 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 70,912 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear brakes (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin look 2/3 worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres, worn slightly on inner edges,, treads ok (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

all tyres are 8 years old

centre/rear exhaust bracket deteriorated

undertrays/sill covers fitted, limiting view of some testable items

Fail 11 Apr 2022 70,891 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault bas/esp light on (7.12 (e))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin look 2/3 worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres, worn slightly on inner edges,, treads ok (5.2.3 (e))

all tyres are 8 years old

centre exhaust heat shield insecure

centre/rear exhaust bracket deteriorated

undertrays/sill covers fitted, limiting view of some testable items

Pass 8 Apr 2021 70,871 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing slightly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Apr 2021 70,871 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing slightly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2019 70,585 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2018 69,926 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Jun 2017 68,548 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fuel tank breather pipe cracking

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 66,651 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Jun 2015 65,694 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 65,694 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 63,985 miles

front brakes wearing

offside front tyre worn inner edge

offside rear tyre cracking

rear metal brakes pipes corroded slightly

Fail 26 Jun 2014 63,985 miles

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

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

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

front brakes wearing

offside front tyre worn inner edge

offside rear tyre cracking

rear metal brakes pipes corroded slightly

Pass 27 Jun 2013 62,820 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 60,970 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to crack on outer sidewall

slight play in offside front inner steering rack joint

Fail 27 Jun 2012 60,969 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre starting to crack on outer sidewall

slight play in offside front inner steering rack joint

Pass 28 Jun 2011 58,826 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 58,824 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 56,602 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2009 74,768 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 53,055 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 43,311 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 35,309 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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AE51 NAP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 81,742 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 AE51 NAP, 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 24 years old, this Mercedes-benz Clk is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AE51 NAP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 11 January 2002.

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