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LJ51 CXK

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,687 mi
Last recorded127,687 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 CXK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2017 127,687 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

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

Rear Fuel hose slightly damaged (7.2.2)

outer sills covered

Fail 26 Jul 2017 127,687 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

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

Rear Fuel hose slightly damaged (7.2.2)

outer sills covered

Pass 5 Aug 2016 116,263 miles

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

outer sills covered

Fail 5 Aug 2016 116,263 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis/outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail/outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

outer sills covered

Pass 5 Aug 2015 107,672 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 98,655 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 95,035 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

near side front fog light inop

Pass 7 Aug 2012 90,465 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 85,758 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Aug 2011 85,758 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 80,096 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 73,443 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 62,667 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2008 62,644 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 52,090 miles

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

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

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

offside rear inner side light not working

Pass 29 Jun 2006 41,858 miles

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

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

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

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 CXK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 LJ51 CXK, 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 CXK registered?

LJ51 CXK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 6 February 2002.

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