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VN51 ZGC

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

163,199 mi
Last recorded163,199 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN51 ZGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2024 163,199 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2023 158,132 miles

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

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2023 158,130 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure Exhaust bracket broken away from system (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 154,960 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some components underneath the vehicle

Pass 31 Mar 2021 152,893 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some components underneath the vehicle

Fail 8 Mar 2021 152,880 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear BOTH to flexis (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 152,070 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2019 149,974 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 148,048 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay`

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

Fail 12 Mar 2018 148,048 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Multiple bulges DO NOT DRIVE ON THIS TYRE (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay`

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre cracking with age 2010

Pass 18 Mar 2017 146,392 miles

Nearside Front Droplink slight play in bush

Nearside Steering arm slight play

Offside Front Shock absorber corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2016 143,277 miles

Nearside Front fog light out -tell tale on dash

Pass 27 Mar 2015 142,030 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 19 Mar 2015 142,017 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 13 Mar 2014 140,020 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Outer Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Mar 2013 138,411 miles

O/S and N/S rear bushes on wishbone deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Slight play detected in O/s and N/S inner steering arm ball joints when wheels elevated from floor

Fail 9 Mar 2013 138,411 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

O/S and N/S rear bushes on wishbone deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Slight play detected in O/s and N/S inner steering arm ball joints when wheels elevated from floor

Pass 8 Mar 2012 135,455 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Outer Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 132,614 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 127,653 miles

Nearside rear tyre inner wall cracking

Pass 4 Apr 2009 121,906 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 119,203 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 114,356 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 97,429 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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VN51 ZGC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 VN51 ZGC, 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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VN51 ZGC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 2 January 2002.

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