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BD02 RCZ

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

163,897 mi
Last recorded163,897 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD02 RCZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2016 163,897 miles

slight play steering o/s/r tyre on limit

Fail 2 Nov 2016 163,867 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/35/18 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play steering o/s/r tyre on limit

Pass 16 Nov 2015 149,170 miles

SLIGHT PLAY STEERING JOINTS

Fail 13 Nov 2015 149,168 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2254018 (4.1.D.1b)

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

SLIGHT PLAY STEERING JOINTS

Pass 17 Nov 2014 137,808 miles

rear pads on limit

Pass 15 Nov 2013 131,412 miles

front pads low n/s/r tyre on limit

Fail 15 Nov 2013 131,412 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

front pads low n/s/r tyre on limit

Pass 18 Nov 2012 127,795 miles

engine undershield fitted at time of test

front to rear metal brake pipe corroding

slight play in both front wheel bearings

unable to view rear coil springs fully

Fail 18 Nov 2012 127,795 miles

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

engine undershield fitted at time of test

front to rear metal brake pipe corroding

slight play in both front wheel bearings

unable to view rear coil springs fully

Pass 18 Nov 2011 122,528 miles

front wiper is smeary

nearside rear tyre has a cut/split in inner slde wall this is a boarderline pass

offside front tyre is devoid of tread on inside edge

Fail 18 Nov 2011 122,528 miles

Centre Front Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front wiper is smeary

nearside rear tyre has a cut/split in inner slde wall this is a boarderline pass

offside front tyre is devoid of tread on inside edge

Pass 3 Nov 2010 114,176 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 102,484 miles

both front tyres close to limit on edges advise replacment

both rear tyres on legal limit advise replacment

movement in both front wheel bearings

movement in steering

n/s front to rear metal brake pipe corroded

n/s/r sidelights dim

windscreen chipped

wiper blade poor

Fail 29 Oct 2009 102,484 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

both front tyres close to limit on edges advise replacment

both rear tyres on legal limit advise replacment

movement in both front wheel bearings

movement in steering

n/s front to rear metal brake pipe corroded

n/s/r sidelights dim

windscreen chipped

wiper blade poor

Pass 30 Oct 2008 89,166 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Jan 2008 94,456 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 84,143 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2007 84,143 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 77,672 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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BD02 RCZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 BD02 RCZ, 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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BD02 RCZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 June 2002.

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