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LW51 XBC

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Maroon Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

103,911 mi
Last recorded103,911 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW51 XBC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Dec 2016 103,911 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 102,538 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 97,602 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2014 97,602 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 4 Nov 2013 94,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2013 94,282 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2012 90,797 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2011 87,788 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 87,788 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 73,408 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 73,408 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 13 Jun 2009 57,737 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 43,920 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 28,603 miles

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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LW51 XBC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Maroon with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LW51 XBC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LW51 XBC registered?

LW51 XBC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is LW51 XBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LW51 XBC shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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