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OE51 UKX

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

192,010 mi
Last recorded192,010 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE51 UKX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2016 192,010 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe (7.1.2)

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

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

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

n/s/f streeing arm movement

oil leaks

Pass 6 Feb 2015 173,174 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

discs worn

sill covers

Fail 6 Feb 2015 173,174 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

discs worn

sill covers

Pass 7 Feb 2014 160,816 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 151,707 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 145,992 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 145,967 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

major oil leak auto gearbox can not check level tightened banjo bolt on n/s and leak slowed down

Pass 10 Mar 2011 135,845 miles

eml light on

front exhaust mounting weak

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

slight play in offside steering track rod inner joint

Pass 3 Mar 2010 126,171 miles

slight play in offside and nearside steering rack arm joints

Fail 1 Mar 2010 126,171 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

slight play in offside and nearside steering rack arm joints

Pass 28 Jan 2009 104,800 miles

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

front brake discs

Pass 14 Feb 2008 87,527 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 71,392 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 64,332 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 64,332 miles

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

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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OE51 UKX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OE51 UKX, 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 OE51 UKX registered?

OE51 UKX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 11 January 2002.

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