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LC02 DGF

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC02 DGF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2019

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

some corrosion at n/s front wing

Pass 1 Oct 2018 169,949 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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))

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

Fail 28 Sep 2018 169,949 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 156,211 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

some play in steering system

wiper smearing

Pass 13 Sep 2016 147,304 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2016 147,304 miles

Brake performance not tested due to state of Offside rear tyre (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front heavy wear to inner and outer edges

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 132,001 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 23 Apr 2015 132,001 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 17 Nov 2014 126,851 miles

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2013 115,700 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2013 115,645 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 104,727 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 103,504 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2012 103,504 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 91,235 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 81,319 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 68,742 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2009 68,436 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2008 51,081 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 51,081 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 43,755 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 43,753 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 31 May 2006 37,850 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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LC02 DGF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 LC02 DGF, 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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LC02 DGF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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