CarVerify

Free Car Check

FM51 AXA

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2295cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

80,886 mi
Last recorded80,886 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM51 AXA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 80,886 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 76,004 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 70,070 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 67,193 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2022 64,114 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 63,678 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 63,351 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 62,990 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 62,314 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 62,038 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 61,500 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 60,467 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 59,766 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 58,563 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 57,197 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 54,786 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 54,786 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 48,578 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010

Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 42,120 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 35,912 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 35,907 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 28,209 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2007 28,140 miles

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

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
Full Mercedes-benz Clk reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FM51 AXA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 FM51 AXA, 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 FM51 AXA?

You can check the full history of FM51 AXA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FM51 AXA registered?

FM51 AXA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 23 January 2002.

Is FM51 AXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM51 AXA shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FM51 AXA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FM51 AXA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.