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LA51 BWZ

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2024
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

102,061 mi
Last recorded102,061 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA51 BWZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2023 102,061 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2023 101,970 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

brake fluid discoloured

Pass 24 Feb 2022 93,558 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Feb 2022 93,558 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Feb 2022 93,554 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Engine management illuminated

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 91,512 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2021 91,512 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 87,309 miles

both front and rear plates slightly discoloured

offside front fog lamp not working

Fail 11 Jul 2019 87,309 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

both front and rear plates slightly discoloured

offside front fog lamp not working

Pass 7 Jul 2018 83,759 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 81,343 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 76,434 miles

offside front fog light not working

offside rear tyre worn to 2mm

Pass 4 Jul 2014 74,592 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 72,769 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front propshaft rubber flange excessive movement

Fail 20 Jun 2013 72,769 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine light on

front propshaft rubber flange excessive movement

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Pass 27 Mar 2012 69,990 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 69,990 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2010 67,204 miles

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

rear brake pads approx 80% worn

Fail 31 Dec 2010 67,204 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear brake pads approx 80% worn

Fail 22 Dec 2009 63,256 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 63,256 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 56,662 miles

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 29 Dec 2008 56,662 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 28 Dec 2007 48,201 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2006 40,686 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2006 40,686 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 35,555 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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LA51 BWZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 LA51 BWZ, 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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LA51 BWZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 11 January 2002.

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