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LC02 LYY

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

95,761 mi
Last recorded95,761 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC02 LYY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2018 95,761 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at front (3.6.B.2c)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Fail 29 Jan 2018 95,760 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported under floor (1.9.2a)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at front (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 93,177 miles

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

engine management lamp on

Fail 3 Nov 2016 93,176 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

engine management lamp on

Pass 2 Jun 2015 86,710 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front tyre (both) outer edge worn

Pass 3 Jun 2014 80,518 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 75,884 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2012 70,743 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

Pass 21 May 2011 66,828 miles

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

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unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2010 59,212 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 59,212 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 May 2009 49,858 miles
Fail 2 May 2009 49,858 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 42,068 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2006 39,250 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 LYY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc 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 LC02 LYY, 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 LYY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 7 May 2002.

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