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KW51 KNU

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

151,828 mi
Last recorded151,828 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW51 KNU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2020 151,828 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive close to suspension arm rear mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

front fog lamps not working both sides

Pass 30 Sep 2019 135,719 miles

Central Lower exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Rear fog light not working

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front fog light not working

Fail 30 Sep 2019 135,719 miles

Central Lower exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Rear fog light not working

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front fog light not working

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 123,148 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 120,258 miles

Oil leak ()

both front tyres worn slightly unevenly

engine management light on

front brake discs slightly corroded

slight movement in steering

under covers fitted

Fail 26 Sep 2017 120,258 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

both front tyres worn slightly unevenly

engine management light on

front brake discs slightly corroded

slight movement in steering

under covers fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2016 115,565 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 106,901 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2014 97,997 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 91,718 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)

eml light on dash

Fail 31 Aug 2012 80,691 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 80,691 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2011 64,299 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 58,592 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 54,245 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 54,086 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 46,979 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2007 41,233 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 36,043 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 35,829 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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KW51 KNU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KW51 KNU, 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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KW51 KNU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 4 February 2002.

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