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KS51 LVF

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,597 mi
Last recorded134,597 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS51 LVF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2019 134,597 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside & nearside (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear fuel pipes corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all around (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 129,349 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

vehicle structure corroded various points

Pass 20 Jan 2017 126,016 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Slight rust under vehicle

Pass 15 Jan 2016 120,160 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play offside & nearside (2.5.A.3c)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 115,428 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Jan 2015 115,428 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 107,090 miles

Corrosion to rear discs outer faces.

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Screw in o/s/f tyre tread.

Fail 11 Nov 2013 107,065 miles

Nearside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Corrosion to rear discs outer faces.

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Screw in o/s/f tyre tread.

Fail 15 Jan 2013 107,047 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

N/S/F coil spring end broken, but not affecting seating of coil spring

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 94,877 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Dec 2011

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

odometer not display

Pass 3 Dec 2010 78,581 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 78,581 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 77,294 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Dec 2009 77,293 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres very low on tread

Pass 29 Apr 2008 75,060 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 65,924 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 57,156 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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KS51 LVF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LVF, 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 LVF registered?

KS51 LVF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 8 January 2002.

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