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BF02 KXB

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

181,640 mi
Last recorded181,640 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF02 KXB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2016 181,640 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 29 Nov 2016 181,625 miles

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 179,215 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 175,545 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 175,544 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jan 2014 172,236 miles

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

serface corrotion to front and rear sub frames

Fail 9 Jan 2014 172,236 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

serface corrotion to front and rear sub frames

Pass 22 Nov 2012 171,409 miles

Both front tyres worn on inside edge

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

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

n/s/f tyre has side wall damage

Fail 15 Nov 2012 171,398 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Both front tyres worn on inside edge

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre has side wall damage

Pass 9 Nov 2011 163,979 miles

Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 7 Nov 2011 163,979 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 147,386 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 147,376 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

both rear discs corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2009 135,792 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 124,109 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

nsr shocker noisey in operation,advise replacement

rear registration plate damaged

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2008 124,109 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

nsr shocker noisey in operation,advise replacement

rear registration plate damaged

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2007 130,931 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

exhaust heat shield insecure.

Pass 28 Apr 2007 119,853 miles

Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

nearside front fog light inoprative.

Pass 28 Apr 2006 94,386 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 93,996 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

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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BF02 KXB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BF02 KXB, 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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BF02 KXB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 21 March 2002.

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