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FJ02 XLR

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

146,175 mi
Last recorded146,175 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ02 XLR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2020 146,175 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2020 146,175 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 143,967 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning hi-level stop lamp 1xbulb inop (4.3.1 (a) (i))

tempory repairs to exhaust mountings,exhaust blowing at manifold area

Fail 12 Sep 2019 143,940 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure exhaust front mounting broken,mounting at rear broken off and missing (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure manifold cracked? (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning hi-level stop lamp 1xbulb inop (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 131,915 miles

rear brake pads getting low

slight oil marks on engine

slight rust under vehicle

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2017 114,491 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 114,488 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 103,649 miles

corrosion on brake pipe across rear axle

corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

fuel pipes corroded

rear flex brake pipes cracking

wear in front roll bar bushes

wear in steering system

Pass 10 Sep 2015 99,015 miles

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

Nearside Rear flexi hose perished

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

Offside Rear flexi hose perished

rear springs corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2014 94,787 miles

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

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

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

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

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

centre exhaust mount missing but system secure

front steering damper slight oil seepage

front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

rear brake hoses slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Sep 2013 90,189 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

center exhaust mount corroded off system secure

Pass 3 Sep 2012 86,019 miles

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

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

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

Slight Play In Steering Idler

Pass 15 Sep 2011 81,427 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 76,028 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 68,294 miles

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

Nearside front tyre started to perish on outer side wall

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

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

Offside front tyre started to perish on outer sidewall

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 61,640 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 55,980 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 49,254 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2006 47,790 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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FJ02 XLR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 FJ02 XLR, 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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FJ02 XLR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 8 March 2002.

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