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J15 CGP

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,267 mi
Last recorded151,267 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ15 CGP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2023 151,267 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill/jacking point area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Feb 2023 151,265 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill/jacking point area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 149,625 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

rear sub frame and associated components slightly corroded

Fail 2 Feb 2022 149,672 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

rear sub frame and associated components slightly corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2021 147,641 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Feb 2021 147,639 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 146,214 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside slightly deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective metal bracket fractured but exhaust system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

parking brake effort low but still works to vehicle brake requirements

Pass 4 Feb 2019 143,717 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2019 143,715 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Indicator switch inoperative Not staying on to offside (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 140,359 miles

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

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 24 Jan 2018 140,358 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 13 Jan 2017 20,239 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 105,464 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 98,820 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 Jan 2015 98,818 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 91,934 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 May 2013 87,109 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 14 May 2013 87,109 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 81,545 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2012 81,545 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 76,139 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 68,399 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 62,246 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 62,246 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 54,294 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 46,839 miles

nsf outer wheel rim slight damage

nsr wheel outer rim and sidewall of tyre minor damage

play in ns os rear wheel bearings

rear pads becoming low

Pass 25 Jul 2006 38,715 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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J15 CGP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J15 CGP, 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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J15 CGP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 June 2002.

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