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EX02 FJN

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

118,857 mi
Last recorded118,857 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX02 FJN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 118,857 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 118,857 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 107,636 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 97,317 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 May 2015 97,314 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre cut on sidewall

Pass 11 Apr 2014 89,795 miles

*** Strong Advice off side front tyre starting to crack / perish

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

front wiper blade rubber starting to wear

head lamp washer jet not working

Pass 10 May 2013 81,117 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 81,117 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 May 2012 73,728 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Parking brake ratchet not working.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2011 67,353 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 67,016 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 61,246 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 61,110 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 May 2009 52,974 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing uneven

Pass 2 Jun 2008 42,459 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 30,126 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2005 19,420 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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EX02 FJN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EX02 FJN, 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 EX02 FJN registered?

EX02 FJN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 17 June 2002.

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The MOT history for EX02 FJN shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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