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HC02 SJC

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

79,175 mi
Last recorded79,175 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHC02 SJC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2024 79,175 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 77,293 miles

All brake discs are corroded due to lack of use

Both front to rear steel brake pipes are starting to corrode

n/s/r steel brake pipe going to flexi is starting to corrode

n/s/r sttel brake pipe running along the rear to the o/s is starting to corrode

n/s/r tyre is cracking heavily in the tread, no cords

Pass 6 Sep 2022 75,784 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2022 75,784 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 74,256 miles

Nearside Rear tyre age cracked

Fail 14 Jun 2021 74,256 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 72,366 miles

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

Play in steering box balljoints and linkage joints

Fail 24 Jun 2020 72,366 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering box balljoints and linkage joints

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 69,789 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 69,789 miles

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

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

Central Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2017 66,957 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 61,444 miles

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

Nearside front tyre wearing slightly on the outer edge.

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

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2016 61,431 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre wearing slightly on the outer edge.

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

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2015 58,926 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 58,926 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 56,006 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 54,531 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 48,228 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 42,225 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 35,646 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 26,210 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 17,619 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 10,119 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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HC02 SJC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 HC02 SJC, 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 HC02 SJC registered?

HC02 SJC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 14 March 2002.

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