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RY51 OFG

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

137,585 mi
Last recorded137,585 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY51 OFG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 137,585 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 133,583 miles

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 130,285 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust heavily corroded at all joints

Fail 2 Jun 2023 130,284 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust heavily corroded at all joints

Pass 6 Mar 2020 129,282 miles

exhaust heat sheild loose under car

Pass 6 Mar 2019 127,510 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various Pipes Front & Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust System Rusted But Not Leaking

General Underside Corrosion

Pass 13 Feb 2018 125,297 miles

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

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

rear brakes squeal when brake applied

slight play in steering box

Pass 2 Mar 2017 123,332 miles

both front wheel bearings have slight play

exhaust corroded

nsr tyre valve cracking

Fail 2 Mar 2017 123,332 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front wheel bearings have slight play

exhaust corroded

nsr tyre valve cracking

Pass 10 Mar 2016 121,262 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 117,833 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2014 104,777 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 93,029 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 80,937 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 69,025 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 31 May 2011 69,025 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 56,911 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2009 46,341 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 46,341 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Fail 1 May 2008 35,308 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 May 2008 35,308 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 32,207 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 23,079 miles

rear indicators poor

rear tyres worn

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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RY51 OFG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 RY51 OFG, 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 RY51 OFG registered?

RY51 OFG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 January 2002.

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