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KB51 CMY

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

176,501 mi
Last recorded176,501 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB51 CMY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2019 176,501 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 171,041 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 164,755 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 159,702 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 156,098 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 156,098 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 148,518 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2014 148,509 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 139,192 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre has minor cuts on outer wall

worning lamp indicats an engine management fault

Fail 6 Mar 2013 139,191 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre has minor cuts on outer wall

worning lamp indicats an engine management fault

Pass 6 Feb 2012 127,567 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 Jan 2012 127,555 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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 Jan 2011 114,303 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 114,303 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Slight damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 11 Jan 2010 105,302 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 105,302 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 97,375 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 97,372 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 19 Dec 2007 90,631 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 90,631 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 18 Jan 2007 80,373 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 65,559 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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KB51 CMY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 KB51 CMY, 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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KB51 CMY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 18 January 2002.

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