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L5 UGH

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,780 mi
Last recorded142,780 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2014
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL5 UGH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2014 142,780 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2013 136,147 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 130,592 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 130,574 miles

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

Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing low outer edges

discs slightly worn

front suspension soft

Pass 15 Dec 2010 125,045 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 125,045 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 120,324 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 120,324 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 99,509 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 82,965 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 82,965 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 70,152 miles

nearside mirror glass cracked

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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L5 UGH is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L5 UGH, 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 L5 UGH registered?

L5 UGH is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 20 September 2002.

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