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HT51 EFC

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

144,723 mi
Last recorded144,723 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT51 EFC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2024 144,723 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 139,445 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2023 139,445 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 139,203 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 131,142 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 129,679 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2019 128,308 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 128,308 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2018 126,554 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 124,292 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2017 124,292 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2016 121,361 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2016 121,361 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2015 118,174 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2014 115,094 miles

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

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

Fail 28 May 2014 115,094 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 112,521 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 112,513 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

offside rear inner sidelamp inop

Pass 25 May 2012 108,217 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 104,303 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 101,260 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 96,301 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2009 96,301 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 92,363 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 86,240 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 78,775 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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HT51 EFC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 HT51 EFC, 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 HT51 EFC registered?

HT51 EFC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 January 2002.

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