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RD51 FSP

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

170,010 mi
Last recorded170,010 miles
Recorded on28 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRD51 FSP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2016 170,010 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 May 2015 165,846 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 165,774 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

off side rear tyre split but cords not exposed

Pass 8 May 2014 164,935 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 161,195 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 155,374 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 150,826 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 140,664 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 140,662 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 132,868 miles

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

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

front tyres badly worn inner tread(tracking)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 11,538 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 11,538 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

both front tyres low on inner edges

deep cuts in offside rear tyre (caused by stones)

front discs ridged

offside side repeater lens cracked

play in both front wheel bearings

stone chips windscreen

water damage front no plate

Pass 12 Feb 2007 100,206 miles

n/s/r wheel slight buckle

rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 12 Feb 2007 100,206 miles

n/s/r wheel slight buckle

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 2 Feb 2006 81,204 miles

rear number plate is in poor condition.

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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RD51 FSP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver 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 RD51 FSP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RD51 FSP registered?

RD51 FSP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 11 January 2002.

Is RD51 FSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for RD51 FSP shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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