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LG51 KPL

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Grey Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,512 mi
Last recorded157,512 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG51 KPL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2015 157,512 miles

Engine management warning light illuminated

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Inner Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Rear exhaust section corroded

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 Jun 2014 150,150 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 12 Jun 2014 149,970 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 135,068 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 126,192 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

sill covers

Pass 25 Jun 2011 118,898 miles

nearside outter side light inop

nearside rear tyre on legal limits needes changing asap

rear coil spring corroded unable to view fully

rear wheel arches starting to corrode

slight play in steering system

Pass 18 May 2010 112,631 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 104,154 miles

VIN number difficult to locate - no VIN plate,sticker or screen number. VIN found under the drivers seat

Fail 27 Feb 2009 103,872 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

VIN number difficult to locate - no VIN plate,sticker or screen number. VIN found under the drivers seat

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

light bind noted on teh os front brake - advise fixing

Pass 6 Mar 2008 91,116 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 70,067 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Fail 1 Mar 2007 69,916 miles

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)

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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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LG51 KPL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Grey with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LG51 KPL, 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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LG51 KPL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 January 2002.

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