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AJ51 AVS

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

98,950 mi
Last recorded98,950 miles
Recorded on23 May 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 AVS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 May 2023 98,950 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s & o/s front jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 May 2023 98,950 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s & o/s front jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 May 2022 96,817 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 93,358 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2021 93,357 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Advise tyre is worn heavily on the inside edge and is advised to be changed

Pass 31 Oct 2019 88,136 miles

Advise Both front tyres are worn heavily on the inside edges

Advise slight splitting to both front track rod end rubbers

Fail 30 Oct 2019 88,136 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Advise Both front tyres are worn heavily on the inside edges

Advise slight splitting to both front track rod end rubbers

Pass 24 Oct 2018 86,416 miles

Nearside Front Advise Track rod end rubber slightly split

Offside Front Tyre worn heavily on the inside edge

Pass 1 Nov 2017 83,753 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 83,745 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flange / joint (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded end of main (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 80,853 miles

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)

Fail 19 Sep 2016 80,853 miles

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

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)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 67,781 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

engine cover and under body trays fitted

Pass 20 May 2014 63,848 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 63,848 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 May 2013 60,974 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 58,269 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 58,269 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 55,478 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 55,478 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 52,479 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 52,479 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 47,740 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 39,510 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 39,502 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 31,213 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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AJ51 AVS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 AJ51 AVS, 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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AJ51 AVS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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