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VE51 OYW

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

167,301 mi
Last recorded167,301 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE51 OYW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2019 167,301 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fog not working

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2019 167,298 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fog not working

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 157,412 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

o/s inner wing covers insecure.

Fail 25 Jun 2018 157,149 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively rubber torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

o/s inner wing covers insecure.

Pass 20 Jun 2017 146,639 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears. (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Jun 2017 146,639 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect main beam (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 135,785 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rears. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Jun 2016 135,775 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rears. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 127,320 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Jun 2015 127,320 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 119,694 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 110,503 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2013 109,870 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 102,280 miles

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

n/s/f spring has a end broken.

Pass 30 Jun 2011 97,466 miles

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

exhaust hanger corroded and broken off.

plastic outer sill covers fitted.

Fail 28 Jun 2010 93,639 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 93,639 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 88,788 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2009 88,788 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 80,223 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 72,791 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 72,779 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 69,510 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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VE51 OYW 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 60.9%.

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 VE51 OYW, 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 VE51 OYW registered?

VE51 OYW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 5 February 2002.

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