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DC02 NRK

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

170,037 mi
Last recorded170,037 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC02 NRK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2024 170,037 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 167,762 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 165,695 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 160,892 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 152,971 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 146,100 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 146,091 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 141,439 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 137,500 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 132,450 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 128,147 miles

advise o/s/r tyre sidewall deteriorating

Pass 1 Mar 2013 124,402 miles

Front number plate deteriorating slightly

Offside front chassis cross-brace is holed due to rust and the other three are very rusty

Offside front tyre perishing

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

Fail 26 Feb 2013 124,400 miles

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Front number plate deteriorating slightly

Offside front chassis cross-brace is holed due to rust and the other three are very rusty

Offside front tyre perishing

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 119,691 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 118,095 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

corrosion on main and rear brake pipes,close to limits and may need attention soon

n/s/f tyre seems to have been runflat,may need attention soon

some water damage to rear number plate

stonechips in windscreen

wiper blade smears

Fail 7 Mar 2011 118,091 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

corrosion on main and rear brake pipes,close to limits and may need attention soon

front inner brake discs pitted/worn

n/s/f tyre seems to have been runflat,may need attention soon

puncture in o/s/r tyre

some water damage to rear number plate

stonechips in windscreen

wiper blade smears

Pass 24 Mar 2010 113,821 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 109,947 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 109,947 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n.s inner rear lamp inop

screw in nsr tyre

Pass 7 Mar 2008 103,911 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 103,910 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 90,343 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 76,412 miles

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

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

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

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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DC02 NRK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 DC02 NRK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DC02 NRK registered?

DC02 NRK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 25 March 2002.

Is DC02 NRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DC02 NRK shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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