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LL51 NKN

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

124,826 mi
Last recorded124,826 miles
Recorded on26 May 2020
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL51 NKN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 May 2020 124,826 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

x2 exhaust mounts broken

Pass 29 Mar 2019 108,970 miles

front exhaust mounting deteriorated , rear one detached (system still secure)

steering box drop arm ball joint dust cover split

Fail 26 Mar 2019 108,874 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut on inner edge exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

front exhaust mounting deteriorated , rear one detached (system still secure)

steering box drop arm ball joint dust cover split

Pass 27 Mar 2018 101,294 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor platted (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Mar 2018 101,292 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking Over rear axel (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor platted (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Feb 2018 101,194 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill to floor (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 97,651 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play both n/s and o/s (2.5.A.3c)

middle exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 11 Feb 2016 93,640 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 89,872 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 84,227 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 78,488 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 74,053 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2012 73,977 miles

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

main beam image incorrect on n/s front

Pass 16 Feb 2011 68,380 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2010 62,596 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 62,596 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 57,983 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2009 57,929 miles

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2008 52,924 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2008 52,924 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 49,514 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 45,254 miles

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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LL51 NKN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 LL51 NKN, 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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LL51 NKN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 16 January 2002.

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