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C8 AHW

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

141,440 mi
Last recorded141,440 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 AHW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2020 141,440 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 137,607 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Front windscreen damage out of zone a

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2017 134,405 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre has small cuts in the inner side wall but not to cords or structure

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2017 134,398 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

engine and undertray fitted

inner sides of both rear alloy wheels damaged

inner tail light bulb n/s/r very bright

Pass 24 Aug 2016 130,575 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2015 111,690 miles

ALL 4 tyre have several deep cuts on inner sidewalls

All 4 brake discs worn/lipped

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2014 106,160 miles

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

left cat case welded

rear center brake lamp inop

Fail 5 Jul 2014 106,160 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

left cat case welded

rear center brake lamp inop

Pass 26 Jun 2013 98,174 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 90,536 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 81,221 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 81,185 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 73,786 miles

n/s/f tyre has a cut to outer wall.

Fail 14 Jun 2010 73,781 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

n/s/f tyre has a cut to outer wall.

Pass 22 Jun 2009 64,696 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 52,459 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jun 2008 52,455 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 36,876 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 33,910 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 30,296 miles

N\S\R TYRE HAS NAIL IN TREAD

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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C8 AHW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C8 AHW, 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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C8 AHW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 21 June 2002.

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