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RX51 VMV

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2019
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

146,367 mi
Last recorded146,367 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 VMV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2018 146,367 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 143,045 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Nov 2016 138,155 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 May 2015 129,621 miles

Nearside Front Upper 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 2 Apr 2014 123,411 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 118,445 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 118,445 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2012 109,307 miles

exhaust system rusty

offside rear tyre getting low on tread

small chip in windscreen

Pass 8 Mar 2011 103,401 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 23 Mar 2010 97,332 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 71,223 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 63,498 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

front jacking point rubbers missing

unable to test lower outer sills due to trim

Pass 22 Nov 2007 50,747 miles

exhaust corroded

stone chips in windscreen

unable to check outer sills due to side skirts fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2007 49,450 miles

exhaust corroded

stone chips in windscreen

unable to check hydraulic system fully due to rain water

Pass 16 Jun 2006 41,064 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge very close to legal limit

o/s/f.o/s/r,ns/r tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

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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RX51 VMV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 RX51 VMV, 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 RX51 VMV registered?

RX51 VMV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 18 January 2002.

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The MOT history for RX51 VMV shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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