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RG51 BFJ

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

163,416 mi
Last recorded163,416 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG51 BFJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2018 163,416 miles

All four wheel arches have started to corrode

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From the front section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both slightly deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front inner sill panel corrosion outside of any prescribed area and not affecting braking, steering or suspension

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 151,454 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 148,735 miles

steering idle arm bush has slight play n/s f

Pass 7 Sep 2015 141,610 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 127,578 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 116,940 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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 25 Jun 2013 116,940 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 4 Jul 2012 106,273 miles

Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2011 95,656 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 95,656 miles

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

Front and rear brake disc's starting to corrode.

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 84,129 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 84,129 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 71,549 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/f tyre perished & wearing low inner edge

o/s/r tyre perished & on limit inner edge

steering box slightly damp

Pass 22 Feb 2008 60,574 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 60,574 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 51,048 miles

front brake discs worn and pads low

pas box area damp

slight wear in front bottom ball joints

slight wear in offside inner steering joint

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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RG51 BFJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RG51 BFJ, 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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RG51 BFJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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