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SM51 BMU

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,072 mi
Last recorded59,072 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM51 BMU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 59,072 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2023 58,281 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge, 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

both rear arches corroded

Fail 30 Dec 2023 58,281 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge, 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

both rear arches corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2023 55,609 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2023 55,609 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch near sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 53,193 miles

Front wiper poor

Offside Front hub nosey

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear both rear hubs nosey

general corrosion under floor components

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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SM51 BMU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SM51 BMU, 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

How do I check the history of SM51 BMU?

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What year was SM51 BMU registered?

SM51 BMU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 13 February 2002.

Is SM51 BMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM51 BMU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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