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VN51 XDM

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

82,096 mi
Last recorded82,096 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN51 XDM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2020 82,096 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55R16w (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and has cuts in the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

all brakes corroded

bulb failure lamp indicates a fault

general corrosion on underside including all suspension and floor pan etc. (not yet considered excessive)

sill covers fitted so unable to fully assess condition of outer sills

slight play in steering

under trays fitted obscuring some components

whining noise from belt area

Pass 12 Aug 2019 81,922 miles

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated front bush (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 81,219 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 27 Jun 2018 81,219 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 15 Sep 2016 80,861 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre perished & cracked

sill covers fitted

Fail 14 Sep 2016 80,857 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre perished & cracked

sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2015 76,431 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 76,430 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2014 72,593 miles

rear tyre walls perishing

Pass 5 Mar 2013 67,939 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2013 67,936 miles

Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 60,625 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 56,845 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2011 56,845 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 53,105 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 48,237 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 48,228 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 40,707 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 32,177 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 26,020 miles

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

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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VN51 XDM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VN51 XDM, 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 VN51 XDM registered?

VN51 XDM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 8 February 2002.

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