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MA51 GLV

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

73,732 mi
Last recorded73,732 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA51 GLV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 73,732 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 May 2025 73,500 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Underbody components corroded

Pass 13 May 2024 71,474 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 66,448 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 64,684 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 59,670 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 58,512 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 57,231 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 55,741 miles

Exhaust corroded.

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

Offside Rear Brake binding slightly.

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 53,947 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded At joint with flexi hose. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 53,653 miles

Engine cover fitted

Exhaust front mounting corroded

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both O/S & N/S (2.7.2a)

Sill covers fitted

Under trays fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2015 52,448 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 49,761 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner shoulders

Pass 6 Mar 2013

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

nearside front brake slightly bineding

Fail 5 Mar 2013

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

nearside front brake slightly bineding

Pass 9 Mar 2012

ADVISE N/S/F BRAKE STICKING SLIGHTLY

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 9 Mar 2012

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

ADVISE N/S/F BRAKE STICKING SLIGHTLY

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011
Pass 2 Mar 2010 35,468 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 30,720 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2009 30,484 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

gearbox bracket to exhaust broken

offside rear tyre tread scrubbed on inner edge

Pass 25 Feb 2008 28,713 miles

Windscreen is chipped in offside swept area zoneA. rear differential oil seal on rhe offside leaking slightly. offside front tyre has gouge in outer sidewall . exhaust centre section stabiliser bracket missing from exhaust pipe.

Pass 19 Feb 2007 42,840 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 22,132 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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MA51 GLV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 MA51 GLV, 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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MA51 GLV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 10 January 2002.

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