MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,500 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front upper
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Oil leak
all disc backing plates damaged and fouling discs
heavy wear to both front tyres inner edges
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
all disc backing plates damaged and fouling discs
heavy wear to both front tyres inner edges
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
sill covers fitted
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
sill covers fitted
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
sill covers fitted
undertray fitted
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?
Based on 1,410,029 MOT tests across 83,874 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VA51 XBE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 VA51 XBE, 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 VA51 XBE registered?
VA51 XBE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 24 January 2002.
Is VA51 XBE safe to buy?
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