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FH51 KPF

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

233,369 mi
Last recorded233,369 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH51 KPF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2017 233,369 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 233,369 miles

Central Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 212,276 miles

Engine light is on

Fail 27 Aug 2015 212,276 miles

Engine light is on

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 201,442 miles

both rear tyres replaced with secondhand /used tyres

Fail 9 Aug 2014 201,440 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2013 189,690 miles

engine smoking slightly

Pass 24 Feb 2012 112,174 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 105,158 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 94,128 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 85,747 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 76,060 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 64,728 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 51,855 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 51,855 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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FH51 KPF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FH51 KPF, 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 FH51 KPF registered?

FH51 KPF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 February 2002.

Is FH51 KPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH51 KPF shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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