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CA02 VRX

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

119,690 mi
Last recorded119,690 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA02 VRX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc
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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 119,690 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2018 111,002 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 May 2018 110,987 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 30 May 2017 104,823 miles

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)

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

Pass 16 May 2016 104,624 miles

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)

corrosion on rear discs

Pass 1 Jun 2015 99,795 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 99,795 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2014 96,335 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 96,335 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre side wall slight cracking

Pass 14 May 2013 89,671 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 89,671 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2012 81,465 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 81,426 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2011 70,201 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

raer exhaust monting broken but exhaust is secure

Fail 5 May 2011 70,201 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

raer exhaust monting broken but exhaust is secure

Pass 5 May 2010 65,308 miles

o/s rear tyre inner edge worn

Pass 8 May 2009 61,582 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 56,283 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 49,859 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 48,916 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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CA02 VRX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CA02 VRX, 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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CA02 VRX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 16 July 2002.

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