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HK02 EXG

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

118,214 mi
Last recorded118,214 miles
Recorded on21 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK02 EXG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2018 118,214 miles

Centre exhaust mount broken

Fail 18 May 2018 118,214 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear arm bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre exhaust mount broken

Pass 30 May 2017 108,975 miles

Offside rear tyre inner sidewall cut

Fail 26 May 2017 108,972 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear tyre inner sidewall cut

Pass 5 Apr 2016 102,932 miles

Both rear wheel arches are corroded

Centre exhaust box mounting is broken

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs are very worn (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Apr 2016 102,932 miles

Both rear wheel arches are corroded

Centre exhaust box mounting is broken

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs are very worn (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 94,468 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 24 Apr 2014 94,468 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 28 May 2013 84,798 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 May 2012 76,214 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 76,214 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 73,440 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 67,193 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 60,137 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 54,128 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 45,516 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2006 35,657 miles

Offised window wiper not clearing windscreen sufficiently

Pass 2 Dec 2005 31,585 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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HK02 EXG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 HK02 EXG, 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 HK02 EXG registered?

HK02 EXG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 6 June 2002.

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