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FC02 EKL

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,327 mi
Last recorded134,327 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC02 EKL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 134,327 miles

brake pipes corroded

brakes fluctuating slightly

exhaust bracket broken off

o/s front ball joint dust cover damaged

Fail 28 Apr 2017 134,257 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear of 2 arms (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes corroded

brakes fluctuating slightly

exhaust bracket broken off

o/s front ball joint dust cover damaged

Pass 20 May 2016 131,861 miles

surface corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 23 May 2015 125,037 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 111,033 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 95,140 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 95,042 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 16 May 2012 80,202 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 May 2012 80,202 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 65,480 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 65,480 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2010 51,099 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 35,838 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 30,353 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 27,231 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 23,009 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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FC02 EKL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FC02 EKL, 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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FC02 EKL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 13 August 2002.

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