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KL02 VCA

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

178,173 mi
Last recorded178,173 miles
Recorded on25 May 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL02 VCA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 May 2023 178,173 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2022 170,269 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2022 170,258 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2021 163,230 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 14 May 2021 163,329 miles

Nearside Front Additional braking device inoperative Retainer (1.5 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 152,771 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 143,917 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 143,917 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 135,334 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 125,985 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 May 2016 121,034 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 116,419 miles

Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Fail 3 Jun 2015 116,398 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 30 May 2014 112,860 miles

slight play front wheel bearings

slight play in offside steering

Fail 30 May 2014 112,860 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

slight play front wheel bearings

slight play in offside steering

Pass 3 Jun 2013 106,073 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 101,913 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 94,436 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 88,065 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake imbalance

Pass 21 May 2010 88,065 miles

Nail in rear tyre

front brake imbalance

Pass 3 Jun 2009 81,535 miles

Front wiper worn. (Advise replacement).

n/s/r service brake lower than o/s.

n/s/r tyre at legal limit. (Advise replacement).

Fail 3 Jun 2009 81,534 miles

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Front wiper worn. (Advise replacement).

n/s/r service brake lower than o/s.

n/s/r tyre at legal limit. (Advise replacement).

Pass 6 Jun 2008 77,291 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 72,079 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 72,075 miles

Centre Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

slight front brake imbalance .

Pass 6 Jun 2006 64,464 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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KL02 VCA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KL02 VCA, 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 KL02 VCA registered?

KL02 VCA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 26 June 2002.

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