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FG51 EMF

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

94,967 mi
Last recorded94,967 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG51 EMF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Dec 2019 94,967 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective excessively deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective excessively deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

centre exhaust hanger missing

n/s/f lower fog light not working

o/s/f wing/wheel arch area corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2018 89,058 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust hanger missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside front lower fog light not working

Offside Rear Wheel arch corroded

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Dec 2017 82,762 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

n/s/f wheel arch area corroded

o/s/f wheel arch area corroded

o/s/r wheel arch area corroded

plastic sill covers fitted to the n/s and o/s not allowing full inspection of the sill areas

Pass 10 Dec 2016 76,068 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Nov 2016 75,868 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 Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

all tyres cracked and perished

Pass 18 Dec 2015 69,546 miles

Centre Front outer bonnet release latch not operational

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 66,058 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 63,449 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 63,446 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 57,882 miles

HID headlights do not have self levelling system. Due to enter mot test soon.

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 18 Feb 2013 57,880 miles

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

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

HID headlights do not have self levelling system. Due to enter mot test soon.

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 10 Oct 2011 52,327 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 47,791 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 43,225 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 41,811 miles

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

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

brake pipes are corroding

slight play in off side front wheelbearing

Pass 12 Feb 2008 38,001 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 34,247 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 30,415 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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FG51 EMF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FG51 EMF, 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

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What year was FG51 EMF registered?

FG51 EMF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 13 February 2002.

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