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RN51 KNS

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

83,984 mi
Last recorded83,984 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN51 KNS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 83,984 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner handle insecure

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2025 82,695 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 80,408 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On the limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Sep 2024 80,395 miles

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested No images (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective No image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective No image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On the limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 78,385 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))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 76,546 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen chipped

Pass 15 Sep 2021 73,633 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 73,633 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 72,051 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front no head levelling switch fitted.

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2020 72,051 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front no head levelling switch fitted.

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 69,833 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Giving very poor image,low output. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Giving very poor image, low output. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 66,125 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front slight play in steering arm

Pass 23 Aug 2017 61,704 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Covers in engine bay and undertrays fitted obscuring and preventing inspection of some components

Pass 14 Sep 2016 58,604 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 58,604 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH REAR (4.1.E.1)

offside rear wheel bearing slight nosie

Pass 11 Sep 2015 55,366 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 55,363 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 51,408 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 51,404 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 47,507 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 44,300 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 44,294 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 43,492 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 43,489 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 40,712 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 38,759 miles

both front brake discs starting to wear low

both front brake pads close to limit

rear number plate starting to delaminate

slight play both front wheel bearings

Pass 26 Jul 2008 36,283 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 33,574 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 29,178 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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RN51 KNS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 RN51 KNS, 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 RN51 KNS registered?

RN51 KNS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 21 January 2002.

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