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LP02 APZ

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

129,382 mi
Last recorded129,382 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP02 APZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2015 129,382 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 120,575 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 12 Jun 2013 112,656 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

advise steering appears stiff from lock to lock

near side exhaust bracket on down pipe weld broken

Pass 6 Jun 2012 105,138 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 96,352 miles

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

advise play to both front anti roll bar rubbers

advise wear to both front lower suspension arm bushes

Pass 1 Jun 2011 96,352 miles

advise play to both front anti roll bar rubbers

advise wear to both front lower suspension arm bushes

Pass 17 Jun 2010 90,929 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 90,929 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2009 84,585 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

advise near side fog lamp bulb holder corroded

advise slight disc brake wear

Pass 12 Jun 2009 84,585 miles

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

advise near side fog lamp bulb holder corroded

advise slight disc brake wear

Pass 17 Jun 2008 68,369 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 43,486 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 43,428 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

advise off side front tyre starting to split

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 24 Jan 2006 31,193 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)

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

n/s rear tyre slight cut in side wall

o/s rear tyre side wall starting to split

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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LP02 APZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LP02 APZ, 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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LP02 APZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 6 June 2002.

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