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WM51 VRJ

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,954 mi
Last recorded84,954 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM51 VRJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2024 84,954 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 84,949 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 83,450 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Dec 2021 83,450 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 81,839 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 80,606 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2018 78,550 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 29 Dec 2018 78,550 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 75,335 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 72,978 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edges close to exposing cords (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 70,227 miles

centre exhaust mounting corroded away but otherwise adaquatly supported.

Fail 27 Nov 2015 117,268 miles

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

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

centre exhaust mounting corroded away but otherwise adaquatly supported.

Fail 27 Nov 2014 65,322 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 65,322 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 57,378 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 57,378 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 51,452 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 51,452 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 48,375 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 45,532 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 42,753 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 38,666 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 32,839 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 26,044 miles

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

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

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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WM51 VRJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WM51 VRJ, 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 WM51 VRJ registered?

WM51 VRJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 February 2002.

Is WM51 VRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM51 VRJ shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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