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LR02 BUU

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

136,750 mi
Last recorded136,750 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR02 BUU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2018 136,750 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 133,233 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 131,813 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

both front coil springs corroded

both front shocks corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear shocks corroded

nearside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge close to limit

offside rear indicator slightly discoloured

Fail 13 Jul 2016 131,776 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

both front coil springs corroded

both front shocks corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear shocks corroded

nearside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge close to limit

offside rear indicator slightly discoloured

Pass 13 Jul 2015 129,870 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside front wheel bearing appears to have slight play in it

nearside rear tyre has small splits in it

offside front wheel bearing appears to have slight play in it

offside rear tyre has small splits in it

steering damper has a slight weap of oil coming from it

Pass 11 Aug 2014 127,659 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust joints corroded but not leaking

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 22 Aug 2013 126,558 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Aug 2013 126,558 miles

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

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Feb 2012 123,706 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 10 Feb 2012 123,706 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 105,424 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2011 105,424 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 87,188 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 5 Feb 2010 87,178 miles

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

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

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

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 26 Jan 2009 70,749 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 70,749 miles

Centre Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 59,911 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 54,632 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 46,487 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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LR02 BUU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LR02 BUU, 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 LR02 BUU registered?

LR02 BUU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 April 2002.

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