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HJ02 RWV

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

152,382 mi
Last recorded152,382 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ02 RWV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2018 152,382 miles

nsf wheel bearing very slight play

os beam pattern weak

slight play rack both sides

both rear wheel arches rusty

exhaust rusty

Fail 12 Feb 2018 152,361 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

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

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

centre exhaust joint bolts corroded

oil leaking from engine

passenger front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 10 Feb 2017 142,670 miles

3 jacking pads are missing

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

differential oil leak

windscreen washers require attention

Pass 11 Feb 2016 136,277 miles

Offside dip beam pattern poor

underside rusty

Pass 31 Mar 2015 131,881 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 31 Mar 2015 131,881 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 26 Feb 2014 125,326 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 125,319 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 28 Feb 2013 118,854 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 118,854 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 111,656 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 111,656 miles

Offside Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 105,220 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 105,220 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Pass 27 Feb 2010 96,891 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 89,189 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 79,321 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 69,913 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 20 Feb 2006 60,932 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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HJ02 RWV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 HJ02 RWV, 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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HJ02 RWV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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