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PF51 DDE

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

179,792 mi
Last recorded179,792 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF51 DDE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2022 179,792 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box has leack (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 174,905 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 170,100 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering idler (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 165,137 miles

Nearside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering idler slight play (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 157,474 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 150,361 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

rear brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 9 Dec 2016 141,650 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

exhaust bracket snaped but exhaust holding ok

Pass 15 Dec 2015 132,522 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 122,124 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 112,949 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 102,098 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)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 92,527 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 85,620 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 85,620 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 77,595 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 69,943 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 61,093 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 53,007 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 53,007 miles

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

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

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

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

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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PF51 DDE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 PF51 DDE, 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 PF51 DDE registered?

PF51 DDE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 January 2002.

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