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LV02 VKX

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

155,321 mi
Last recorded155,321 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV02 VKX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2018 155,321 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 152,083 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main runs to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 148,896 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears at rears (3.6.B.2c)

N,S,R. tyre cracking on inner sidewall

all four tyres close to legal limit

Pass 7 Jul 2014 144,994 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 140,113 miles

n,s,r. wheel slightly binding

o,s,f. tyre cracking on inner sidewall

Pass 15 May 2012 138,725 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Apr 2011 133,430 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 131,233 miles

slight play n.s. steering idler

Fail 6 Apr 2010 131,230 miles

Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

n.s.r. side light inop

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

imbalance front brakes

Pass 24 Feb 2009 113,926 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 113,919 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 94,884 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front and rear brake pads approx 70% worn.

front washer jets partially blocked.

nearside front fog light not working.

Fail 10 Jan 2008 94,884 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front and rear brake pads approx 70% worn.

front washer jets partially blocked.

nearside front fog light not working.

Pass 23 Jan 2007 80,451 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 80,451 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

nearside front fog lamp not working.

Pass 6 Sep 2005 58,531 miles

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

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

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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LV02 VKX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LV02 VKX, 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 LV02 VKX registered?

LV02 VKX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 April 2002.

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