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OE51 UMB

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

229,267 mi
Last recorded229,267 miles
Recorded on26 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 26 May 2018 229,267 miles

Brake performance not tested due to brake fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn and offside front outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

all 4 whell arches corroded

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 221,330 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 211,759 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 211,526 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis leg at suspension mount (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 May 2015 202,448 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 May 2015 202,250 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 May 2014 114,556 miles

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

both front outriggers corroded but not affecting component mounting

engine managment light on

head lights require polishing to improve pattern

plastic sill covers not allowing full inspection

Fail 1 May 2014 114,556 miles

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

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

both front outriggers corroded but not affecting component mounting

engine managment light on

head lights require polishing to improve pattern

plastic sill covers not allowing full inspection

Pass 7 May 2013 181,333 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 181,333 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 11 May 2012 172,445 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 9 May 2012 172,444 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 162,380 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 153,385 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2010 153,369 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 May 2009 138,885 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 138,875 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 126,465 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 126,465 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 116,269 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 104,835 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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OE51 UMB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 UMB, 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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OE51 UMB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 February 2002.

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