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LN02 XEV

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2016
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,031 mi
Last recorded138,031 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN02 XEV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Oct 2016 138,031 miles

Fuel pipe leaking Main fuel pipe under vehicle (7.2.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Eml light on

Exhaust corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All hoses (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 133,972 miles

Engine check light on

Plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 30 Jul 2015 129,808 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 119,921 miles

Centre exhaust bracket fractured

Fail 20 Aug 2014 119,915 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Centre exhaust bracket fractured

Corrosion on most brake pipes

Pass 21 Aug 2013 115,220 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2013 115,213 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 114,449 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 110,603 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2013 110,597 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres poor (border line)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 93,018 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2011 93,017 miles

Offside Rear 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)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 75,981 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 59,208 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 48,036 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 45,356 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 39,051 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 34,862 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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LN02 XEV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 LN02 XEV, 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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LN02 XEV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 22 March 2002.

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