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VU51 EJA

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2025
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

44,814 mi
Last recorded44,814 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU51 EJA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2024 44,814 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 44,792 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 44,728 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 44,692 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 44,634 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

under trays/sill covers fitted covering testable items

Pass 15 Dec 2017 44,627 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine light on

under trays/sill/engine covers fitted covering testable items

Pass 13 Dec 2016 44,612 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

under trays/sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2015 44,430 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

under trays/sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2014 44,334 miles

Fuel level warning light on

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Plastic sill covers fitted.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Dec 2013 43,447 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 42,626 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 41,983 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 41,866 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 41,170 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 14 Dec 2009 41,170 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside 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 9 Dec 2008 40,393 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 39,755 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Number plates fitted to this vehicle will not comply with future MOT requirements

Pass 12 Dec 2006 39,524 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2005 37,717 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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 EJA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 VU51 EJA, 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 VU51 EJA registered?

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

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