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DA51 VGP

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

151,784 mi
Last recorded151,784 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA51 VGP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2024 151,784 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2024 151,784 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 145,041 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 12 Jul 2023 145,041 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 May 2022 143,458 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2016 142,825 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 135,884 miles

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

nearside and offside steering inner arms play

Pass 6 Jun 2014 125,719 miles

engine light

esp light

Pass 18 May 2013 116,576 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 107,872 miles

advise front tyres low on inner edge

Pass 19 May 2011 98,612 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 98,612 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2010 86,358 miles

advise both front tyres low on inner edge

advise rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 30 Apr 2009 75,377 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 74,210 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 74,210 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2007 67,126 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 56,472 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 56,472 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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 VGP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DA51 VGP, 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 DA51 VGP registered?

DA51 VGP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 16 January 2002.

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