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AV02 SXX

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

120,012 mi
Last recorded120,012 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV02 SXX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2022 120,012 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 117,266 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 23 Feb 2021 117,258 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2021 117,139 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play NSF&OSF inner drag link + Steering idler arm bush, both! (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp aim not tested NSF&OSF. no beam image (4.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both headlamp, NSF&OSF. No visible beam image or horizontal cut off line! (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated NSR&OSR badly cracked - perished! (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective Broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play NSF&OSF. Need tight on it. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 110,261 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 108,779 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 107,521 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 105,130 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 102,214 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2015 102,206 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2014 99,973 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 97,671 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 97,669 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 94,657 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 90,784 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2010 88,134 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2009 84,949 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2009 84,944 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 81,341 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 76,497 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2006 69,894 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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AV02 SXX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AV02 SXX, 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 AV02 SXX registered?

AV02 SXX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 June 2002.

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