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FY02 VJF

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

71,708 mi
Last recorded71,708 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2020
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY02 VJF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2020 71,708 miles

rear brake pads worn

Pass 12 Jun 2019 70,546 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 68,149 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Rear Brake Pads Appear Low

Pass 1 Sep 2017 66,387 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 63,677 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing thin on inner edge and perished 225/45/17

Offside Front tyre badly perished

Pass 17 Sep 2015 59,458 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 56,561 miles

Engine Cooling Fan Malfunction on Dash, Cooling Fan Seized

Slight Play Detected at Both Front Wheels

Pass 19 Sep 2013 52,466 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Slight Play In Both Front Wheels

Pass 17 Sep 2012 49,213 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 45,187 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 43,844 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 41,270 miles

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

front wiper smeary

Pass 23 Sep 2008 37,313 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2008 37,313 miles

Centre Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 34,997 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 30,353 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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FY02 VJF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 FY02 VJF, 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 FY02 VJF registered?

FY02 VJF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 17 June 2002.

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The MOT history for FY02 VJF shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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