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HY02 VKL

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

142,928 mi
Last recorded142,928 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2020
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY02 VKL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2020 142,928 miles

Exhaust leak + mounting defective. Suspension components, brake pipes and brake back plates corroding. Rear brake pads low. Front brake hose slightly deteriorated. Slight play in front anti roll bar bushes. Front track rod end boots spilt. Oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2019 135,455 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

cuts in front+nearside rear tyres,suspension components+brake pipes+brake back plates corroding,

rear brake pads getting low,slight play in front anti roll bar bushes,offside rear tyre getting low on tread

Fail 13 Aug 2019 135,454 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

cuts in front+nearside rear tyres,suspension components+brake pipes+brake back plates corroding,

rear brake pads getting low,slight play in front anti roll bar bushes,offside rear tyre getting low on tread

Pass 22 Aug 2018 131,896 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 130,501 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 130,500 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 125,140 miles

Both headlamp beam images becoming poor

Fail 13 Aug 2016 125,026 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Both headlamp beam images becoming poor

Pass 10 Sep 2015 118,033 miles

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

slight movement in front anti-roll bar bushes

Fail 16 Sep 2014 110,883 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear tyres excess wear inner edge

Pass 16 Sep 2014 110,883 miles

rear tyres excess wear inner edge

Pass 17 Sep 2013 104,005 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 104,005 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 97,629 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 89,356 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 82,173 miles

nearside rear side position lamp has a bulb not working

Pass 16 Oct 2009 74,531 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 65,593 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 54,709 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 54,709 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 52,840 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 52,840 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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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HY02 VKL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 HY02 VKL, 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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HY02 VKL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 April 2002.

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