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LE02 TXU

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

75,230 mi
Last recorded75,230 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE02 TXU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 75,230 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 67,101 miles

4x tyres have damage to buffer zones on sidewalls but have no exposed ply and meet MOT requirements

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

Nearside Front Tyre has advanced inner tread wear

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play Steering idler has play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Front Tyre has advanced inner tread wear

Plastic under shields fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Steel fuel lines heavily corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2016 67,101 miles

4x tyres have damage to buffer zones on sidewalls but have no exposed ply and meet MOT requirements

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

Nearside Front Tyre has advanced inner tread wear

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play Steering idler has play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has advanced inner tread wear

Plastic under shields fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Steel fuel lines heavily corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2015 61,325 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 57,161 miles

both rear tyres cracking on inner shoulders

Fail 14 Feb 2014 57,139 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

fuel pipe is very corroded near the rear of car and up towards the front of the car

Pass 12 Feb 2013 52,659 miles

both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Fail 12 Feb 2013 52,659 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 48,100 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 88,758 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2010 88,758 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 74,501 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Nov 2009 74,478 miles

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

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 61,791 miles

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

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

offside front tyre slightly distorted

Fail 15 Nov 2008 61,779 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

offside front tyre slightly distorted

Pass 19 Nov 2007 41,793 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 41,793 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 38,494 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2007 38,494 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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LE02 TXU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 LE02 TXU, 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 LE02 TXU registered?

LE02 TXU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 May 2002.

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