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RV51 FMG

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Purple Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

120,360 mi
Last recorded120,360 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV51 FMG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 120,360 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 119,861 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Jan 2025 119,861 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens dirty and going opaque (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens dirty and going opaque (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 117,700 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 114,511 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 113,001 miles

corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 20 Jan 2021 111,227 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 109,768 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 109,765 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 103,601 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 103,601 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 97,034 miles

Offside Front tyre inner edge wear

Pass 30 Jan 2017 90,019 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 81,559 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 121,123 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 105,045 miles

General surface corrosion to exhaust system in places.

Large plastic under tray fitted to under side of vehicle in places.Unable to inspect steering and suspension fully.

Pass 16 Jan 2013 60,408 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 52,654 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 46,046 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 25 Jan 2010 41,161 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 35,711 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 28,084 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 20,419 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 14,641 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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RV51 FMG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Purple with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RV51 FMG, 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 RV51 FMG registered?

RV51 FMG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 8 February 2002.

Is RV51 FMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV51 FMG shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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