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EX02 PVU

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

149,864 mi
Last recorded149,864 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX02 PVU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 3 May 2019 149,864 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached Front fixing broken (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability Forward bush bolt broken (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers and undertrays fitted restricting the view of some components

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Through out (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 139,791 miles

Engine management warning light

Pass 3 Mar 2017 129,545 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced faded (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced faded (1.7.5a)

windscreen wiper leaving a slight smear

Pass 2 Feb 2016 119,444 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2015 116,878 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 110,372 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 3 Nov 2014 110,372 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 104,351 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 8 Nov 2013 104,351 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 98,193 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 91,058 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 91,058 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 82,243 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 72,519 miles

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Fail 7 Nov 2009 72,519 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Pass 25 Jun 2008 56,834 miles

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

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

offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Fail 24 Jun 2008 56,811 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Jun 2007 51,244 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 51,244 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 47,163 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 47,163 miles

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

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

both front tyres split on outer walls

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 PVU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 PVU, 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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EX02 PVU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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