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LA51 ODV

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

128,828 mi
Last recorded128,828 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA51 ODV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 128,828 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 25 Nov 2023 128,053 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2018 127,303 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 127,264 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 125,159 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 123,737 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 119,130 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 115,240 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 111,876 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2011 98,684 miles

front brake discs lipped

nearside rear lower suspension arm inner bush dry and squeaking

Fail 5 Mar 2011 98,684 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs lipped

nearside rear lower suspension arm inner bush dry and squeaking

Pass 16 Mar 2010 81,773 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 81,773 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2009 75,857 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 64,632 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2008 64,632 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Mar 2007 51,565 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 36,584 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front foglamp broken

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 ODV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 LA51 ODV, 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 ODV registered?

LA51 ODV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 February 2002.

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