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AV02 XFW

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

153,344 mi
Last recorded153,344 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV02 XFW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2016 153,344 miles

3 lifting pads missing from vehicle

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear hoses (3.6.B.4d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced offside and nearside lamps (1.7.5a)

exhaust bracket broken

Fail 14 Oct 2016 153,344 miles

3 lifting pads missing from vehicle

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear hoses (3.6.B.4d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced offside and nearside lamps (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 20 Oct 2015 149,712 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (7.1.2)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lenses cloudy (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both cracking slightly (3.6.B.4d)

engine cover&undertray fitted

Fail 20 Oct 2015 149,712 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (7.1.2)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lenses cloudy (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both cracking slightly (3.6.B.4d)

engine cover&undertray fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2014 145,243 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

auto box sump pan damaged

Fail 2 Oct 2014 145,241 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

auto box sump pan damaged

Pass 21 Oct 2013 138,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine fault light illuminated

Pass 12 Oct 2012 131,098 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

both front jack pads missing

centre rear exhaust mount missing

engine management light illuminated

rear floor strees bars twisted

Fail 12 Oct 2012 131,095 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front jack pads missing

centre rear exhaust mount missing

engine management light illuminated

rear floor strees bars twisted

Pass 11 Oct 2011 122,366 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both front jack pads missing

brake pedal anti slip worn on edge

brake wear warning illuminated

engine management light on

Pass 12 Oct 2010 113,164 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

brake pedal anti slip worn on edge

nearside front step tread tyre wearing on edge

nearside rear step tread tyre wearing on inner edge

slight play developing in both front wheel bearings

Fail 2 Oct 2009 100,829 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 100,829 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 86,534 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Tread Worn On Inner & Outer Edges,Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Worn On Inner Edge,Offside Front Vehicle Jack Point Rubber Missing.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 10 May 2007 68,465 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 54,010 miles

both front tyres inside edges worn smooth but not encroching on central three quarters

both rear tyres low on inside edges

vehicle is lowered and has larger non standard wheels fitted

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 XFW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AV02 XFW, 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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AV02 XFW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 17 April 2002.

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