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AX51 LVM

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

132,981 mi
Last recorded132,981 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2023 132,981 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 127,369 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Fail 9 Sep 2022 127,369 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Pass 20 Aug 2021 122,007 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 119,755 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 119,755 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 112,962 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 105,593 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 102,155 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 97,054 miles

Exhaust system starting to deteriorate

Pass 30 May 2015 92,780 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 88,037 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 85,432 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 79,235 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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 4 May 2011 70,828 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 65,749 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 65,749 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 May 2009 58,973 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 53,127 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 45,532 miles

Centre Lower Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 May 2006 40,757 miles

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

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

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 LVM 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 85.7%.

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 LVM, 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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AX51 LVM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 January 2002.

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