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LJ51 BMG

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2018
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

138,501 mi
Last recorded138,501 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 BMG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2017 138,501 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Apr 2016 132,108 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 132,108 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 125,800 miles

Nearside fron t tyre outer edges worn

Fail 19 Mar 2015 125,800 miles

Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside fron t tyre outer edges worn

Pass 19 Dec 2013 46,903 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 113,502 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

catalysts insecure in the exhaust

Fail 12 Dec 2012 113,502 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

catalysts insecure in the exhaust

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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LJ51 BMG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LJ51 BMG, 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 LJ51 BMG registered?

LJ51 BMG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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