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OW51 JFY

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

134,021 mi
Last recorded134,021 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW51 JFY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2021 134,021 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 130,613 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 123,498 miles

Both front brake discs lipped

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

Steering damper has a slight leak

Pass 8 Mar 2018 117,982 miles

Central exhaust box corroded on outer skin

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on inner shoulder

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak gearbox area ()

Fail 8 Mar 2018 117,980 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Central exhaust box corroded on outer skin

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on inner shoulder

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak gearbox area ()

Pass 21 Mar 2017 112,359 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 108,941 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 105,954 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 103,263 miles

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

exhaust heatshield loose

offside rear inner side light not working

Pass 15 Feb 2013 99,723 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 99,723 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2012 97,258 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 94,138 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 20 Feb 2010 86,440 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 82,492 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 77,665 miles

o/s/f tyre has small cuts inner sidewall

Pass 14 Jan 2008 71,080 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Small cut's to offside front tyre inner sidewall.

Pass 19 Jan 2007 64,267 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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OW51 JFY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OW51 JFY, 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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OW51 JFY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 25 January 2002.

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