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L8 OYG

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

134,295 mi
Last recorded134,295 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL8 OYG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2016 134,295 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4mm (4.1.E.1)

centre exhaust braket corroded

gearbox leaking oil

nearside and offside rear handbrake and footbrake slightly low on performance

rear exhaust heat sheild insecure

Fail 22 Nov 2016 134,295 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4mm (4.1.E.1)

centre exhaust braket corroded

gearbox leaking oil

nearside and offside rear handbrake and footbrake slightly low on performance

rear exhaust heat sheild insecure

Pass 23 Sep 2015 117,325 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/40/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/40/17 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2014 101,805 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 96,301 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 88,707 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2012 88,597 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 78,823 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 74,062 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 64,146 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 54,401 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2007 54,401 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 30 Nov 2006 44,168 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 44,168 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 42,637 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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L8 OYG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue 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 L8 OYG, 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 L8 OYG registered?

L8 OYG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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