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RL51 DWW

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

83,281 mi
Last recorded83,281 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL51 DWW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2019 83,281 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 82,478 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 79,629 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 76,017 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 73,979 miles

engine light on

nsf fog light broken

Fail 14 Jan 2015 73,979 miles

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

engine light on

nsf fog light broken

Pass 14 Jan 2014 72,993 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise front fog light n/s.

Fail 13 Jan 2014 72,993 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise front fog light n/s.

Pass 16 Jan 2013 71,856 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

drivers side washer jet blocked

Fail 16 Jan 2012 64,630 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 64,630 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 57,139 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 57,139 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 51,026 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 45,295 miles

advise nearside front fog lamp not working and glass broken.

advise steering damper is oily.

Fail 13 Jan 2009 45,295 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

advise nearside front fog lamp not working and glass broken.

advise steering damper is oily.

Pass 15 Jan 2008 39,467 miles

engine check light is on

n/s/f fog lamp lense broken

Pass 15 Jan 2007 33,001 miles

Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2006 26,559 miles

Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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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RL51 DWW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 RL51 DWW, 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 RL51 DWW registered?

RL51 DWW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 24 January 2002.

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