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HK51 VHX

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

81,558 mi
Last recorded81,558 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK51 VHX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 81,558 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 11 Feb 2025 81,558 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 79,132 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Feb 2024 79,132 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 78,751 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 78,471 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 78,073 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre wearing on edges and cracks on sidewall and tread area

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 77,654 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Feb 2020 77,654 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 76,667 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 75,949 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 74,487 miles

NEARSIDE REAR INNER SIDE LIGHT NOT WORKING

OFFSIDE FRONT JACKING PAD IS MISSING

Pass 16 Feb 2016 73,000 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre has slight cracks on outer sidewall and getting low

slight play from inner steering joint

Pass 6 Feb 2015 71,604 miles

Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f tyre has slight cracks on outer sidewall

o/s/f tyre has slight cracks on outer sidewall

Fail 6 Feb 2015 71,604 miles

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

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

Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f tyre has slight cracks on outer sidewall

o/s/f tyre has slight cracks on outer sidewall

Pass 4 Feb 2014 67,893 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 63,096 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 60,203 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 16 Feb 2011 56,295 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 50,893 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 50,893 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 44,705 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 44,705 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 40,102 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2008 40,102 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 34,590 miles

nearside rear tyre is wearing unevenly inner edge

Pass 16 Jan 2006 31,346 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES LOW ON TREAD,NEARSIDE WORSE.

FRONT BRAKE PADS AND FLUID LOW.

NEARSIDE REAR JACKING PAD MISSING.

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE LOW ON TREAD ON EDGES.

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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HK51 VHX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 HK51 VHX, 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 HK51 VHX registered?

HK51 VHX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 24 January 2002.

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