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LX02 SUA

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

125,857 mi
Last recorded125,857 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX02 SUA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2015 125,857 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front steering idler slight play

Fail 31 Oct 2015 125,857 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front steering idler slight play

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 118,815 miles

engine management light on

Fail 25 Sep 2014 118,658 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 24 Sep 2013 106,886 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2013 106,886 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 95,440 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Sep 2011 84,055 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 84,055 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 82,243 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 76,785 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 76,785 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 64,759 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 54,862 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 54,862 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2007 43,418 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 39,947 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 39,850 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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LX02 SUA 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 61.1%.

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 LX02 SUA, 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 LX02 SUA registered?

LX02 SUA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 9 May 2002.

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