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SL51 UWP

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

137,184 mi
Last recorded137,184 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL51 UWP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2024 137,184 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 136,402 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 134,550 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 128,811 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 125,591 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 123,288 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 120,407 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 117,734 miles

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

Rear fuel pump cover insecure

Pass 4 Dec 2014 115,988 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 112,271 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 112,267 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 105,623 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 93,529 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 84,481 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 79,534 miles

offside rear tyre below 1.6mm on inner edge

Pass 4 Aug 2009 60,928 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 60,921 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 53,951 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 51,805 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 51,805 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 42,365 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 42,365 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 33,595 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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SL51 UWP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 SL51 UWP, 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 SL51 UWP registered?

SL51 UWP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 8 January 2002.

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