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RL51 KJN

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

124,589 mi
Last recorded124,589 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL51 KJN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2018 124,589 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 124,585 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2017 120,960 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2017 120,960 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2016 115,778 miles

Centre exhaust hanger rubber mounting bracket broken

Exhaust system rusty

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component steering damper (2.3.3b)

Slight corossion on some front and rear suspension components

Fail 23 May 2016 115,778 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Centre exhaust hanger rubber mounting bracket broken

Exhaust system rusty

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component steering damper (2.3.3b)

Slight corossion on some front and rear suspension components

Fail 28 Jan 2016 115,773 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 110,994 miles

eml on

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

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

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

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

centre hanging bracket on exhaust broken

Pass 16 Jan 2014 106,042 miles

Exhaust bracket broken

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

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

Slight play in front drag link.

Unable to fully inspect nearside rear seat belt due to child seat fitted.

Pass 31 Jan 2013 101,540 miles

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

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

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

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

child seat nsr belt no tested

eml on

exhaust centre mount broken

oil leak

Fail 23 Jan 2013 101,540 miles

Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

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

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

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

child seat nsr belt no tested

eml on

exhaust centre mount broken

oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2012 94,551 miles

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

Centre Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both ehaust hangers repaired

o/s/front seat belt slow to return

o/s/rear light holed not enough to show white light

Fail 12 Jan 2012 94,551 miles

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

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

Centre Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both ehaust hangers repaired

eml light on

o/s/front seat belt slow to return

o/s/rear light 50% rule applies

o/s/rear light holed not enough to show white light

Pass 26 Jan 2011 87,331 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 786,096 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 786,096 miles

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 68,224 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

b service due

front exhaust bracket broke

n/s/front fog light glass broken

rear exhaust bracket repaired

Pass 22 Jan 2008 60,990 miles

unable to carry out full inspection due to undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2007 53,765 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 63,126 miles

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 KJN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 KJN, 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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RL51 KJN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 26 January 2002.

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