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135 FMG

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

88,346 mi
Last recorded88,346 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration135 FMG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2023 88,346 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2023 88,346 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 88,044 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 87,306 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH ()

Front Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

One element of high level brake light inoperative

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2021 87,305 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH ()

Front Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

One element of high level brake light inoperative

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 86,627 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH ()

Front Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

One element of high level brake light not working

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 86,450 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2019 86,448 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 85,968 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 85,968 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 82,722 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 133,131 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 81,586 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jun 2016 81,586 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 79,033 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 124,338 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 124,311 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 May 2008 76,295 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Jan 2007 68,467 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 60,184 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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135 FMG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 135 FMG, 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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135 FMG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 January 2002.

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