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VU51 EHJ

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

99,095 mi
Last recorded99,095 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2014
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU51 EHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2014 99,095 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 94,368 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 87,627 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 87,622 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 79,069 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 79,069 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 71,069 miles

BOTH DRIVERS N PASSAGER WINDOWS TINTED

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

Pass 13 Oct 2008 61,587 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 61,587 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 8 May 2007 48,096 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2006 43,336 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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VU51 EHJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VU51 EHJ, 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

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What year was VU51 EHJ registered?

VU51 EHJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 January 2002.

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The MOT history for VU51 EHJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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