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DV51 VGF

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

118,163 mi
Last recorded118,163 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV51 VGF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2015 118,163 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 3 Feb 2014 101,036 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2014 100,706 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 85,634 miles

Bad cut in both walls of OSR tyre though not deep enough to expose the cord.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 Nov 2011 81,139 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2011 81,139 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 75,561 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 68,650 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 68,617 miles

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

N/s/front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

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

O/s/front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Mar 2009 63,375 miles

Dip stick broken

Fog light switch loose but operational

nearside front fog lamp broken

Fail 21 Mar 2009 63,316 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Dip stick broken

Fog light switch loose but operational

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front fog lamp broken

Pass 8 Sep 2008 61,812 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 58,544 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 58,543 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2006 44,617 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 107,269 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2005 107,269 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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DV51 VGF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 4,266cc 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 DV51 VGF, 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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DV51 VGF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 18 February 2002.

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