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KS51 CYJ

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2022
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

121,898 mi
Last recorded121,898 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS51 CYJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2021 121,898 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 121,898 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 120,698 miles

Both front wings corroded

Damage to both sideskirts

Front Damage to bumper

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2016 120,407 miles

Coolant leak ()

engine management light on

Fail 23 Sep 2016 120,407 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

engine management light on

Pass 28 Aug 2015 118,223 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 118,210 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 114,511 miles

engine management light on

rear exhaust mounting deteriorated

Fail 18 Jun 2014 114,511 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

engine management light on

rear exhaust mounting deteriorated

Pass 31 May 2013 107,341 miles

advise brake pipes been greesed

Fail 31 May 2013 107,335 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

advise brake pipes been greesed

Pass 28 May 2012 98,637 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 98,577 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 May 2011 89,409 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

Pass 31 May 2010 78,762 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 67,534 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 67,534 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 19 May 2008 58,316 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 19 May 2008 58,316 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 49,396 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 49,396 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2006 40,386 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 40,386 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

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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KS51 CYJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 KS51 CYJ, 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 KS51 CYJ registered?

KS51 CYJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 January 2002.

Is KS51 CYJ safe to buy?

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