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K9 DFU

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

122,135 mi
Last recorded122,135 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK9 DFU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2022 122,135 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 119,770 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 117,918 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 117,872 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

SLIGHT CORESION BOTH FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES

Pass 24 May 2019 109,405 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 100,195 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 100,195 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 91,549 miles

under trays

Pass 24 May 2016 80,567 miles

engine/under covers

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 May 2015 74,705 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2014 68,881 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 68,881 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2013 62,040 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 55,062 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 49,656 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 43,977 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 38,386 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 33,761 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 31,472 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2005 26,788 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)

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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K9 DFU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K9 DFU, 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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K9 DFU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 7 June 2002.

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