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C4 HLX

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

189,054 mi
Last recorded189,054 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC4 HLX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2016 189,054 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play both front (2.2.B.1f)

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

High level brake light not working

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak.

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

Undertrays fitted obscuring the inspection of some components.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 174,418 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 161,425 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2014 161,425 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 138,757 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 122,685 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 122,685 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 110,847 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 110,847 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 96,400 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 12 Nov 2008 82,168 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 82,023 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 64,512 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 47,424 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2006 47,212 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on in side edge

front number plate is chiped in the letter

off side rear rim is corrsion on in side

Pass 1 Nov 2005 35,943 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2005 35,943 miles

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

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

oil leak o/s of engine suspension bushes covered in oil.

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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C4 HLX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 C4 HLX, 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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C4 HLX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 9 December 2002.

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