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NJ51 JHX

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

120,800 mi
Last recorded120,800 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ51 JHX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2018 120,800 miles

terays fitted to under body

trays fitted under bonnet

Pass 16 Nov 2017 111,727 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 111,580 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped going above rear diff (3.6.B.1)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside & nearside rear (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine light on

Pass 3 Nov 2016 104,321 miles

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

front under trays fitted restricting view of components

general under body corrosion

Pass 24 Nov 2015 114,233 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 98,901 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 85,227 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Dec 2012 80,585 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Dec 2012 80,585 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 78,220 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 78,220 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 75,544 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 72,170 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 72,170 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 69,216 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 69,216 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 63,029 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 55,499 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 55,499 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2005 46,867 miles

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

Offside Front 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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NJ51 JHX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NJ51 JHX, 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 NJ51 JHX registered?

NJ51 JHX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 18 January 2002.

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