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MR51 JRK

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

171,361 mi
Last recorded171,361 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR51 JRK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2019 171,361 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front pads wearing unevenly o/s compared to n/s

Nearside Front screen stone chipped

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear sub frame corroded

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 170,860 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front pads wearing unevenly o/s compared to n/s

Nearside Front screen stone chipped

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear sub frame corroded

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 152,480 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front backing plate touching disk t full lock

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

Rear sub frame corroded

Fail 4 Jun 2018 152,010 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative button pulls away from switch (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front backing plate touching disk t full lock

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

Rear sub frame corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2017 131,552 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Jun 2017 131,552 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 May 2016 112,751 miles

Engine light oil seepage

Engine undertray fitted

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

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

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

PLastic outer sill covers fitted

Fail 9 May 2016 112,295 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine oil light seepage

Engine undertray fitted

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

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

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

Plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 11 May 2015 96,149 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust centre bracket broken away

Fail 28 Apr 2015 95,778 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 80,737 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 78,344 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 78,344 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 72,705 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Oct 2012 72,688 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 63,779 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 50,317 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 46,397 miles

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

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 17 Feb 2009 46,324 miles

Lower Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 12 Feb 2008 42,310 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 38,066 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2005 27,565 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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MR51 JRK 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 63.6%.

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 MR51 JRK, 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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MR51 JRK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 4 January 2002.

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