MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
180,072 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front slight play in wheel
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Central Front Upper Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin GETTING LOW (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin GETTING LOW (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Central Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases *** CENTRE SILENCER *** (6.1.2 (a))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury WING (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Central Front Upper Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
Central Lower *** EXHAUST SILENCER FRONT FLANGE, AND BOLTS VERY BADLY CORRODED,(*** INC FRONT PIPE/CAT FLANGE***)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin GETTING LOW (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin GETTING LOW (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front TYRE SERIOUSLY UNDER INFLATED
Central *** EXHAUST CAT, > CENTRE SILENCER, FLANGES BADLY CORRODED, INC BOLTS ***
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases *** SILENCER BOX *** (7.1.2)
Nearside Front ** HEADLAMP PATTERN VERY POOR **
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ** TYRE AT 3.0MM ** (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
*** TYRES BADLY WORN ON BOTH EDGES (UNDER INFLATION ) ***
*** TYRES SERIOUSLY UNDER INFLATED ***
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit **** TYRE AT 2.0MM **** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM **** (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit **** TYRE AT 2.0MM **** (4.1.E.1)
Central *** EXHAUST CAT, > CENTRE SILENCER, FLANGES BADLY CORRODED, INC BOLTS ***
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases *** SILENCER BOX *** (7.1.2)
Nearside Front ** HEADLAMP PATTERN VERY POOR **
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ** TYRE AT 3.0MM ** (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
*** TYRES BADLY WORN ON BOTH EDGES (UNDER INFLATION ) ***
*** TYRES SERIOUSLY UNDER INFLATED ***
Central Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' *** UPPER, AND LOWER WINDSCREEN, ITEMS HANGING FROM REAR VIEW MIRROR OBSCURING DRIVERS VISION *** (8.3.1e)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion *** WING *** (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit **** TYRE AT 2.0MM **** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM **** (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit **** TYRE AT 2.0MM **** (4.1.E.1)
Rear tyres worn on edges
Central Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded ***REAR OF LOWER SUSPENSION ARM*** (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded *** REAR OF LOWER SUSPENSION ARM *** (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases *** AT MANIFOLD/FLANGE AREA*** (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear ***TYRES BADLY WORN ON BOTH EDGES ***
Centre Front * PROP SHAFT DOUGHNUT/BEARING BREAKING UP AND RATTLING*
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases * MANIFOLD CRACKED AND BLOWING* (7.1.2)
TYRES WORN ON EDGES
*TYRES SERIOUSLY UNDER INFLATED*
Centre Front * PROP SHAFT DOUGHNUT/BEARING BREAKING UP AND RATTLING*
Centre Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases * MANIFOLD CRACKED AND BLOWING* (7.1.2)
TYRES WORN ON EDGES
*TYRES SERIOUSLY UNDER INFLATED*
*** FUEL PIPE,ABOVE REAR AXLE BADLY CORRODED (VENT/BREATHER?)***
*** N/S/F HEADLAMP LENS/PATTERN POOR ***
Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
*** FUEL PIPE,ABOVE REAR AXLE BADLY CORRODED (VENT/BREATHER?)***
*** N/S/F HEADLAMP LENS/PATTERN POOR ***
Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
*** EXHAUST BLOW, SUSPECT MANIFOLD/FLANGE AREA ***
*** N/S/F HEADLAMP PATTERN POOR ***
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
*** EXHAUST BLOW, SUSPECT MANIFOLD/FLANGE AREA ***
*** N/S/F HEADLAMP PATTERN POOR ***
*** TYRES WORN ON EDGES ***
Centre Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FD51 XNG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 FD51 XNG, 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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FD51 XNG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 17 January 2002.
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