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KY02 VBV

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

140,712 mi
Last recorded140,712 miles
Recorded on21 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY02 VBV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2018 140,712 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 129,622 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 26 May 2017 129,622 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 14 May 2016 122,830 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 119,699 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 119,686 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 May 2014 115,094 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 108,747 miles

Engine Management light is on

Front badge is insecure

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

NSF Tyre has minor cuts no cords exposed

Pass 3 May 2012 104,058 miles

Engine managment light active

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 12 May 2011 98,896 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 92,909 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 92,880 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 11 May 2009 89,539 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2008 84,746 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 74,602 miles

adv both rear discs overheated slightly

adv rear pads on nearside rear low

adv rear pads on nearside worn quicker than offside

adv slight movement in both steering rack ends

adv slight play in both front wheel bearings

strong adv oil on underneath of vehicle on nearside

Pass 7 Apr 2006 63,879 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 VBV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 KY02 VBV, 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 VBV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 5 March 2002.

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