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LS02 KVK

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

164,232 mi
Last recorded164,232 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS02 KVK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2022 164,232 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch both ()

Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch both ()

Pass 27 Aug 2021 157,250 miles

Brake system would benefit from service .

Extensive underbody surface corrosion, and on all outer wing edges.

Fail 20 Aug 2021 157,238 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Brake system would benefit from service .

Extensive underbody surface corrosion, and on all outer wing edges.

Unable to test emissions because of exhaust leak

Pass 5 Aug 2020 155,946 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all around ()

Fail 4 Aug 2020 155,946 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all around ()

Pass 5 Aug 2019 151,277 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Fog Light Not Working

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Fuel Pipe (s)slightly Corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2019 151,277 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested Both Sides (4.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both Sides (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Both Sides (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Fog Light Not Working

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Fuel Pipe (s)slightly Corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2018 144,138 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

general corrosion to structure and components, a clear view is not possible in may areas without removing parts.

headlamp beam image clarity poor.

shock absorbers corroded

steering damper leaking fluid

where metal brake pipes have been replaced they have been poorly fitted/routed. rectification recommended.

Fail 18 Jul 2018 144,138 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

steering damper leaking fluid

shock absorbers corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear brakes can be felt dragging when rotated by hand, further investigation recommended.

general corrosion to structure and components, a clear view is not possible in may areas without removing parts.

headlamp beam image clarity poor.

where metal brake pipes have been replaced they have been poorly fitted/routed. rectification recommended.

Pass 10 May 2017 137,845 miles

under cover/tray fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2016 131,072 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

both rear wheel arches are corroded but are not excessive enough to cause sharp edge

Fail 30 Jul 2016 131,979 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

both rear wheel arches are corroded but are not excessive enough to cause sharp edge

Pass 29 Jul 2015 124,174 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

EML light on dash

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 24 Jul 2015 124,174 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

EML light on dash

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 117,727 miles

EML light on dash

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 109,777 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2012 100,998 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 94,583 miles

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

both bottom ball joints after market not fited face to face

Pass 30 Jul 2010 86,630 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 77,628 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front both tyres worn inner edges

near side front tyre side wall tearing apart

near side rear tyre side wall tearing apart

off side rear fuel filter has mist of oil. can not see any visual leaks

rear parking brake imbalanced 37&

under tray fitted

Fail 31 Jul 2009 77,621 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front both tyres worn inner edges

near side front tyre side wall tearing apart

near side rear tyre side wall tearing apart

off side rear fuel filter has mist of oil. can not see any visual leaks

rear parking brake imbalanced 37&

under tray fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2008 71,875 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 61,644 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 54,827 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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LS02 KVK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 LS02 KVK, 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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LS02 KVK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 24 April 2002.

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