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BL51 OVJ

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

209,964 mi
Last recorded209,964 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2014
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL51 OVJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2014 209,964 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight corrosion to offside front outrigger

Fail 15 Aug 2014 209,964 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight corrosion to offside front outrigger

Pass 13 Aug 2013 203,954 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Aug 2013 203,954 miles

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Aug 2013 203,944 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

corrosion on rear fuel pipe

corrosion starting on rear brake pipes

Pass 17 Aug 2012 185,341 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

one led not working in osf side repeater

Fail 14 Aug 2012 184,969 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

one led not working in osf side repeater

Pass 5 Aug 2011 156,909 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 133,830 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 106,836 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2009 106,836 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 81,293 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 78,624 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 74,414 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 74,414 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 72,367 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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BL51 OVJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BL51 OVJ, 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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BL51 OVJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 4 January 2002.

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