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AX51 LUE

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

117,089 mi
Last recorded117,089 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX51 LUE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2021 117,089 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner tread blocks (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner tread blocks (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2021 117,056 miles

Central Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified middle catalytic converter (8.2.1.1 (a))

Steering column attachment defective (2.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 107,105 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 107,100 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible full beam h.i.d kit fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible full beam h.i.d kit fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 101,499 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 100,496 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 97,749 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 94,143 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2015 91,055 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

under-trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2014 88,813 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 86,121 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 82,629 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 75,480 miles

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 15 Dec 2010 67,418 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 15 Dec 2010 67,418 miles

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 1 Dec 2009 59,882 miles

strong advisory that the offside front bottom ball joint is worn (advise replacement)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 49,602 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 49,602 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyre valves perishing

offside front lower ball joint free play close to maximum limit

Pass 7 Dec 2007 42,612 miles

205/55/16/91v

nearside front fog lamp missing

offside rear tyre on wear limit

Pass 17 Nov 2006 35,093 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 35,093 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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AX51 LUE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AX51 LUE, 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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What year was AX51 LUE registered?

AX51 LUE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 24 January 2002.

Is AX51 LUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX51 LUE shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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