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KY02 JWD

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

125,312 mi
Last recorded125,312 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY02 JWD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2024 125,312 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 119,999 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 18 Nov 2022 119,987 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 2 Jul 2021 119,980 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2020 111,003 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 108,019 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

suspension components corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2018 102,090 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 99,007 miles

Exhaust noisy corroded slight (7.1.4)

Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output mist - condenstaion (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel Rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight all parts and components ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn full system has play inner / outer - rods arm - ball joints all - slight (2.1.2c)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement mounting area corroded - slight (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion slight - under sealed (6.1.B.2)

Fail 29 Jun 2017 99,007 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour all (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust noisy corroded slight (7.1.4)

Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output mist - condenstaion (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Front Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance broken - tapped (1.3.2d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel Rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight all parts and components ()

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn full system has play inner / outer - rods arm - ball joints all - slight (2.1.2c)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement mounting area corroded - slight (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion slight - under sealed (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid new pump fitted jets direction adjusted (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 98,438 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2015 92,304 miles

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)

Fail 29 May 2014 78,028 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2014 78,028 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 68,794 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 65,407 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2012 65,403 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 60,585 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 60,585 miles

Centre Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Both front suspension. lower ball joints - slight play.

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 56,424 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 51,808 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 45,113 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 36,359 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 28,525 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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KY02 JWD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 KY02 JWD, 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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KY02 JWD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 21 March 2002.

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