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HD51 FVW

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

119,611 mi
Last recorded119,611 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD51 FVW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2018 119,611 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both. (1.7.5a)

Fail 17 Jan 2018 119,611 miles

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

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both. (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 109,556 miles

rear brake pads wearing thin

slight weep from both front shock absorbers

Pass 12 Jan 2016 91,607 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 83,173 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 76,785 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front tyre is wearing low on outer most edge.

Pass 21 Jan 2013 70,416 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 63,915 miles

Offside rear outer brake pad is worn to minimum thickness.

Fail 20 Jan 2012 63,915 miles

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

Offside rear outer brake pad is worn to minimum thickness.

Pass 2 Feb 2011 58,692 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 58,692 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 55,013 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 55,013 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 53,136 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 51,182 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 51,182 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 47,916 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 47,916 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2006 44,285 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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HD51 FVW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 HD51 FVW, 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 HD51 FVW registered?

HD51 FVW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 18 January 2002.

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