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KD51 XRV

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

141,279 mi
Last recorded141,279 miles
Recorded on30 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD51 XRV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 May 2018 141,279 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 May 2018 141,205 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively stretched routed incorrectly (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 May 2017 137,027 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 137,027 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 128,386 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 122,509 miles

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

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)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 116,202 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 110,647 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 110,647 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 102,193 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 26 Jul 2011 102,193 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 21 Jul 2010 98,614 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 98,614 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 88,889 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 88,889 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 71,556 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2007 56,467 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 40,682 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2006 40,681 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Dec 2005 29,261 miles

Both front tyres wearing outer edge.

Rear number plate water stained.

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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KD51 XRV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 KD51 XRV, 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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KD51 XRV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 18 January 2002.

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