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LX51 RLZ

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

124,356 mi
Last recorded124,356 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX51 RLZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2024 124,356 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Aug 2024 124,269 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 117,720 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2023 117,720 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 116,582 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 111,473 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 108,707 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view to nearside under wiper blades (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 108,698 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view to nearside under wiper blades (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 106,549 miles

Front tyres warn on inner edges

Fail 7 Jun 2017 106,549 miles

Front tyres warn on inner edges

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2016
Pass 5 Jun 2015 101,475 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 101,475 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 99,697 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 97,905 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 95,090 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 91,964 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 88,948 miles

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

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)

WIPER DETERIORATING,O.S.R INDICATER SLIGHTLY WHITE,N.S.F TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE,STEERING STABULISER LEAKING.

Fail 5 Jul 2010 88,948 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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)

WIPER DETERIORATING,O.S.R INDICATER SLIGHTLY WHITE,N.S.F TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE,STEERING STABULISER LEAKING.

Pass 4 Jul 2009 84,627 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2009 84,627 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 78,622 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 76,663 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 119,377 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2005 71,923 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2005 71,923 miles

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

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

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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LX51 RLZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LX51 RLZ, 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 LX51 RLZ registered?

LX51 RLZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 February 2002.

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