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B17 RPC

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

132,399 mi
Last recorded132,399 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB17 RPC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2025 132,399 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2025 132,399 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 129,310 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 122,664 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 116,361 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 114,538 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 114,538 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 112,951 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 109,121 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 106,611 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 100,842 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 97,622 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 94,042 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 89,996 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 86,819 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 75,677 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 68,864 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 68,864 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 65,042 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 65,042 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 55,841 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 46,000 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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B17 RPC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 B17 RPC, 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 B17 RPC registered?

B17 RPC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 11 November 2002.

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