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HV02 ABF

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

88,870 mi
Last recorded88,870 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV02 ABF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2019 88,870 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 74,037 miles

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

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

eml light on

Fail 6 Jun 2017 73,660 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 4 May 2015 73,591 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 60,831 miles

Fuel filter corroded

Nearside rear tyre inner sidewall has splits. Cords not visable at time of test.

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside front seatbelt very slow to retract

Offside front tyre outer sidewall has splits. Cords not visable at time of test.

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Apr 2014 60,793 miles

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

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

Fuel filter corroded

Nearside rear tyre inner sidewall has splits. Cords not visable at time of test.

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside front seatbelt very slow to retract

Offside front tyre outer sidewall has splits. Cords not visable at time of test.

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 51,035 miles

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

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

engine management lamp on

Fail 31 Jul 2012 51,035 miles

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

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

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

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

engine management lamp on

Fail 21 Jul 2009 47,303 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 47,303 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 46,329 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 44,745 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 40,657 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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HV02 ABF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 HV02 ABF, 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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HV02 ABF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 23 April 2002.

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