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KV02 FSJ

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

159,281 mi
Last recorded159,281 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV02 FSJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2023 159,281 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside chassis at lower arm rear mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside tyres are heavily worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe that runs front to rear is corroded at junction in front of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective mount from gearbox to front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 154,333 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 149,800 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to Rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Dec 2020 149,800 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to Rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 215,845 miles

fuel filter bracket corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2018 190,551 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 190,524 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2017 111,390 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 107,125 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn bad on edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 102,048 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 102,048 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

engine light on

unable to check some parts of the rear brake pipes

Pass 24 Sep 2013 97,234 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 95,446 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

o/s/f tyre side wall damaged

Pass 8 Jul 2013 95,446 miles

o/s/f tyre side wall damaged

Pass 24 May 2012 88,743 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 23 May 2012 88,743 miles

Nearside Front Lower coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

brake efficiency only just passed

o/s/r disc outer surface badly corroded

Pass 19 May 2011 81,707 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 75,071 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 67,496 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 67,495 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 59,560 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2008 59,560 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2007 49,248 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2007 49,248 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Jun 2006 37,504 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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KV02 FSJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 KV02 FSJ, 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 KV02 FSJ registered?

KV02 FSJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 March 2002.

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