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BL51 XZX

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

134,808 mi
Last recorded134,808 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL51 XZX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2018 134,808 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 134,808 miles

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

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced front (4.1.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both front and n/s/r (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Apr 2017 132,142 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Oil leak ()

engine management light on.

exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still secure.

n/s/f foglight inop.

unable to fully inspect rear brake pads!

Fail 4 Apr 2017 132,136 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer edge. (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Oil leak ()

engine management light on.

exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still secure.

n/s/f foglight inop.

unable to fully inspect rear brake pads!

Pass 5 Apr 2016 125,476 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 125,476 miles

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

Headlamp not working on main beam both front (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

coil spring broken n/s/f (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 114,949 miles

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

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Dec 2014 114,618 miles

Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

engine management light on

Pass 10 Dec 2013 109,297 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 107,958 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 99,594 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2009 90,693 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight oil leak from rear diff

Pass 18 Jul 2009 90,693 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight oil leak from rear diff

Pass 23 Jul 2008 59,614 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 59,614 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 32,126 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 29,903 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 XZX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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