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FD51 ZVS

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

64,619 mi
Last recorded64,619 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD51 ZVS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2017 64,619 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 63,987 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 62,804 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 62,309 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 62,309 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 60,555 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 60,551 miles

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

tracking

Pass 11 Jan 2012 59,960 miles

trailer socket fog light is onopp

Fail 11 Jan 2012 59,960 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

trailer socket fog light is onopp

Pass 11 Jan 2011 59,005 miles

nearside rear inner side light inopp

Pass 19 Dec 2009 58,111 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 56,499 miles

slight play both front wheels

Fail 16 Dec 2008 56,499 miles

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

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

slight play both front wheels

Pass 11 Dec 2007 54,643 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2007 54,643 miles

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

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

offside rear inner side light inopp

Pass 1 Dec 2006 48,300 miles

offside and nearside front tyres slightly worn on edges

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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FD51 ZVS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ZVS, 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 FD51 ZVS?

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What year was FD51 ZVS registered?

FD51 ZVS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 11 January 2002.

Is FD51 ZVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD51 ZVS shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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