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FX51 YAA

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

148,790 mi
Last recorded148,790 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2014
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 YAA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2014 148,790 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jan 2013 136,269 miles

o/s/r wheel slightly tight to turn

Fail 22 Jan 2013 136,269 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

o/s/r wheel slightly tight to turn

Pass 19 Jan 2012 127,370 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jan 2011 118,479 miles

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 111,618 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 102,640 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 92,407 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

O/S and N/S front tyres worn on inner edges no cords or ply showing advise new tyres and wheel alignment

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

diff slight misting of oil

Pass 8 Jan 2007 79,804 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 68,270 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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FX51 YAA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FX51 YAA, 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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FX51 YAA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 14 January 2002.

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