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KU02 AVM

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

96,184 mi
Last recorded96,184 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU02 AVM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2016 96,184 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 94,275 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play rack (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 92,585 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 89,373 miles

inside edge of n/s/f brake disc very corroded not to x/s at time of test.

n/s/f & o/s/f metal brake pipes corroded not to x/s at time of test.

slight play/wear in front wheel bearings not to x/s at time of test.

Fail 11 Dec 2013 89,373 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

inside edge of n/s/f brake disc very corroded not to x/s at time of test.

n/s/f & o/s/f metal brake pipes corroded not to x/s at time of test.

slight play/wear in front wheel bearings not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 12 Dec 2012 85,437 miles

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

Multi-function light switch faulty but all lamps and telltale lamps operate correctly.

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

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

Slight cut in O/S front tyre outer sidewall

Fail 11 Dec 2012 85,437 miles

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

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

Multi-function light switch faulty but all lamps and telltale lamps operate correctly.

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Slight cut in O/S front tyre outer sidewall

Fail 20 Dec 2011 80,966 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 80,966 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 76,822 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 74,467 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 71,560 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 71,532 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

off side rear tyre outer wall slight damage

Pass 22 Oct 2007 68,805 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 62,560 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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KU02 AVM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 KU02 AVM, 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 KU02 AVM registered?

KU02 AVM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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