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LA51 HFP

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

88,291 mi
Last recorded88,291 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA51 HFP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2024 88,291 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Bothside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2024 88,291 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Bothside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 82,851 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 81,206 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2022 81,203 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 80,686 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearisde front wheel arch is corroded

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

Pass 6 Jul 2019 79,094 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearisde front wheel arch is corroded

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 78,373 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Front both tyres heavily perished

Nearside Front tyre wall cut

Nearside Front wheel arch has corrosion

Nearside Rear tyre heavily perished

Fail 21 Jun 2018 78,373 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Front both tyres heavily perished

Nearside Front tyre wall cut

Nearside Front wheel arch has corrosion

Nearside Rear tyre heavily perished

Pass 1 Jul 2017 76,699 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated bOTH REAR (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside front tyre is cracking on the inside wall

Fail 1 Jul 2017 76,699 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated bOTH REAR (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Offside front tyre is cracking on the inside wall

Pass 9 Jun 2016 76,102 miles

Intermediate drop arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 8 Jun 2016 76,097 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Intermediate drop arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 71,655 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

damage to tyre outer side wall n/s/f

o/s/r side light dim

Pass 19 May 2014 68,742 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2013 64,911 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 11 May 2012 61,807 miles

Nearside Front 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 11 May 2011 58,161 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 55,070 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 55,040 miles

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2009 52,007 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2008 46,986 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 34,885 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 34,882 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2006 20,247 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 HFP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 HFP, 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 LA51 HFP registered?

LA51 HFP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 January 2002.

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