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MT51 HRN

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

115,062 mi
Last recorded115,062 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT51 HRN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Jul 2015 115,062 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Intermediate drop arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering damper slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

exhaust system corroded front to rear

n/s and o/s front chassis structure corroded

n/s and o/s front suspension arms slightly corroded

n/s and o/s rear outer wheel arches slightly corroded

n/s and o/s rear suspension arms corroded

n/s front/centre chassis structure slightly corroded

rear differential corroded

rear heat shield loose

sill covers fitted

Fail 17 Jun 2014 113,501 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 113,501 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 108,474 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 108,474 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 100,785 miles

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 21 Dec 2010 91,840 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 84,125 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Sep 2008 79,812 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 73,039 miles

strong smell of fuel smelt during test no leaks found advise investigation

Pass 10 Jan 2006 60,663 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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MT51 HRN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MT51 HRN, 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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MT51 HRN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 January 2002.

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