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BD51 NRE

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

88,778 mi
Last recorded88,778 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 NRE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 88,778 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arches all (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 88,391 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 87,656 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 86,944 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 85,965 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 85,295 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 83,384 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 81,589 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 81,589 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 80,932 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 80,087 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 78,818 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 77,904 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 76,997 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 75,746 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 73,821 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 67,798 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 60,928 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 60,928 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 60,754 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 19 Mar 2009 60,754 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 60,677 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 15,580 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 49,310 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 40,695 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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BD51 NRE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 BD51 NRE, 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 BD51 NRE registered?

BD51 NRE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 18 February 2002.

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The MOT history for BD51 NRE shows 25 tests with a 88% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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