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LP51 PGV

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

64,845 mi
Last recorded64,845 miles
Recorded on12 May 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP51 PGV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2021 64,845 miles

Offside Front fog light not working

Fail 11 May 2021 64,845 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Boot lid damaged and likely to cause injury broken lip on boot and protruding fixings snag issue (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front fog light not working

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 98,851 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 94,721 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 27 Oct 2016 94,721 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 89,558 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre tread area damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 - 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 - 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Oct 2015 89,558 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre tread area damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 - 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 - 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Oct 2014 82,773 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 82,773 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 74,542 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 74,542 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 40,205 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2012 40,205 miles

Front 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)

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

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2011 35,885 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 35,885 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 31,551 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 28,607 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 26,162 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 24,472 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 17,527 miles

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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LP51 PGV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LP51 PGV, 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 LP51 PGV registered?

LP51 PGV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 3 January 2002.

Is LP51 PGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LP51 PGV shows 20 tests with a 65% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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