CarVerify

Free Car Check

LF51 VWS

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

86,642 mi
Last recorded86,642 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 VWS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2021 86,642 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 85,968 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

skirts fitted to outer sills

Fail 27 Mar 2020 85,967 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

skirts fitted to outer sills

Pass 30 Mar 2019 83,892 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 83,101 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

offside front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2018 83,101 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

offside front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2017 82,230 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Feb 2017 82,230 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2016 80,713 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 80,142 miles

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

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

slight wear in steering/suspension

Pass 11 Dec 2013 78,734 miles

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit but nearside just passed test

Fail 7 Dec 2012 74,780 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 74,780 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Nov 2011 69,204 miles

n/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn to limit on inner edge

oil leak on engine

rear brake pads worn to limit

rear coil springs corroded

rear indicators starting to show white light

Pass 26 Nov 2010 63,120 miles

both rear indicators starting to show white

slight chip in front screen

Pass 27 Nov 2009 58,418 miles

damadge to rear bumper, both rear indicators starting to show white light, oil leak on engine, o/s/f tyre worn on edge, n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge, rear brake pads starting to wear low,

n/s/r tyre worn to limit and perishing, o/s/r tyre perishing and worn on edge, o/s/r coil spring corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2009 58,418 miles

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

damadge to rear bumper, both rear indicators starting to show white light, oil leak on engine, o/s/f tyre worn on edge, n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge, rear brake pads starting to wear low,

n/s/r tyre worn to limit and perishing, o/s/r tyre perishing and worn on edge, o/s/r coil spring corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2008 53,540 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Dec 2008 53,506 miles

Offside Front Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Dec 2007 44,024 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 41,180 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 33,319 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 33,319 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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
Full Mercedes-benz Clk reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LF51 VWS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 LF51 VWS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LF51 VWS?

You can check the full history of LF51 VWS by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LF51 VWS registered?

LF51 VWS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 15 July 2002.

Is LF51 VWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF51 VWS shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LF51 VWS have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LF51 VWS. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.