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DA51 VGJ

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

114,834 mi
Last recorded114,834 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2014
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA51 VGJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2014 114,834 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 114,834 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 179,027 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 179,026 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 25 Jul 2012 171,109 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 103,809 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2012 103,809 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 96,366 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Mar 2011 96,366 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 88,936 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 2 Mar 2009 80,177 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2008 71,272 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 63,764 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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DA51 VGJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DA51 VGJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DA51 VGJ?

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What year was DA51 VGJ registered?

DA51 VGJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 11 January 2002.

Is DA51 VGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA51 VGJ shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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