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AJ02 EXM

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,933 mi
Last recorded102,933 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 EXM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2017 102,933 miles

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

exhaust bracket detatched, system still secure

front disks/pads worn

front to rear brake pipes corroded slightly

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 11 Oct 2017 102,933 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

exhaust bracket detatched, system still secure

front disks/pads worn

front to rear brake pipes corroded slightly

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 12 Oct 2016 93,772 miles

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

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

analog speedometer covered with tape driver has to assess current speed from digital speedometer selected from menu

centre to rear exhaust mounting bracket detached but system still secure at the time of test

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall seriously worn due to under inflation

Fail 10 Oct 2016 93,666 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Speedometer clearly inoperative stuck at 90 mph (6.7.2)

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

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

both sides rear substitute position lamps on

centre to rear exhaust mounting bracket detached but system still secure at the time of test

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall seriously worn due to under inflation

Pass 7 Oct 2015 80,265 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 7 Oct 2015 80,265 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 67,105 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2012 66,899 miles

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)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 56,343 miles

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Full underside inspection could not be carried out due to manufacturers underbody shields

Rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 23 Mar 2010 56,333 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Full underside inspection could not be carried out due to manufacturers underbody shields

Rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 3 Dec 2008 47,128 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 47,127 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 39,398 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 28,381 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2005 25,305 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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AJ02 EXM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AJ02 EXM, 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 AJ02 EXM registered?

AJ02 EXM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 15 June 2002.

Is AJ02 EXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ02 EXM shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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