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AR02 HNT

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

119,902 mi
Last recorded119,902 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR02 HNT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2019 119,902 miles

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

plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

Fail 22 Mar 2019 119,881 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 21 Mar 2018 117,766 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 114,777 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 114,774 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 112,042 miles

1. Slight binding on nearside front brake.

2. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers.

3. Exhaust system becoming corroded.

Pass 23 Mar 2015 109,159 miles

Both rear tyres at legal limits.

Pass 25 Mar 2014 105,654 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers.

Pass 27 Mar 2013 102,373 miles

1. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers. 2. Exhaust system becoming corroded. 3. Offside front steel brake pipe becoming corroded under wheel arch.

4. Nearside front tyre near legal limits. 5. Slight damage to windscreen. 6. Engine management light on.

Pass 19 Mar 2012 99,094 miles

Engine management light on.

Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers.

Pass 8 Mar 2011 96,041 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 91,896 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 81,768 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 72,536 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 62,788 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 62,787 miles

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

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

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

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

front discs corroding

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edges

some of other steel brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 1 Apr 2006 52,712 miles

n/s/f fog light not working

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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AR02 HNT is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AR02 HNT, 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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AR02 HNT is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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