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DK02 WXU

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

153,251 mi
Last recorded153,251 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK02 WXU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2020 153,251 miles

Numerous body panels corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Sep 2020 153,244 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Numerous body panels corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 147,959 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

General corrosion

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

corrosion on all wheel arches

Fail 29 Aug 2019 147,953 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

corrosion on all wheel arches

Pass 25 Aug 2018 143,133 miles

Nearside floor slightly corroded

Offside floor slightly corroded

all wheel arches corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2018 143,125 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside floor slightly corroded

Offside floor slightly corroded

all wheel arches corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2017 138,684 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear inner tyre wall has slight bulge

Parking brake efficiency only just met requirement 16%

Pass 30 Aug 2016 133,357 miles

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

Offside rear, slight lump/bulge in tyre wall

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 126,768 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged very slight distortion (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres bald on inner tread

Fail 28 Aug 2015 126,763 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged very slight distortion (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres bald on inner tread

Pass 20 Aug 2014 119,320 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 119,314 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 112,135 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust slightly corroded

n/s/f fog lamp inop

Pass 24 Aug 2012 103,484 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 103,478 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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)

engine management light showing

Pass 6 Sep 2011 95,445 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine light on

nearside rear hand brake low effort

Pass 7 Sep 2010 85,924 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 73,072 miles

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

engine management light on

Fail 3 Sep 2009 72,960 miles

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

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 8 Sep 2008 55,817 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 42,820 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Jul 2006 35,737 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2005 26,433 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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DK02 WXU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 DK02 WXU, 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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What year was DK02 WXU registered?

DK02 WXU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 13 March 2002.

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