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LX02 XBJ

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

134,104 mi
Last recorded134,104 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2018 134,104 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 134,103 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 129,817 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit not cut to full tread depth on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit not cut to full tread depth on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

body sill covers fitted

center exhaust bracket broken off system still supported

front prop shaft rubber worn

Fail 6 Nov 2017 129,790 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit not cut to full tread depth on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit not cut to full tread depth on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

body sill covers fitted

center exhaust bracket broken off system still supported

front prop shaft rubber worn

Pass 13 Oct 2016 126,006 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front prop shaft rubber joint worn

outer body sill covers fitted

wiper blade split at ends clears screen ok

Pass 10 Nov 2015 121,738 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All brake pipes to ABS unit (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear parallel brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 9 Nov 2015 121,737 miles

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded All brake pipes to ABS unit (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear parallel brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 117,154 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 117,154 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 112,582 miles

Corrosion to rear wheel arches

Engine management light on

Front wiper blade slightly smeary

Nearside rear inner sidelight not working

Parking brake warning lamp not working

Rear brake pipes corroded

Rear coil springs corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Nov 2013 112,582 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Corrosion to rear wheel arches

Engine management light on

Front wiper blade slightly smeary

Nearside rear inner sidelight not working

Parking brake warning lamp not working

Rear brake pipes corroded

Rear coil springs fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Nov 2012 107,913 miles

EML light on

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

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

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

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

near side rear tyre has side wall damage

Fail 29 Oct 2012 107,913 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

EML light on

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

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

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

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

near side rear tyre has side wall damage

Pass 9 Nov 2011 103,588 miles

Engine management light on

Exhaust bracket corroded and in poor condition

Front to rear brake pipes corroded

Front wiper blade slightly smeary

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

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

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

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

Offside front side repeater cover damaged/incomplete

Rear tyres rub on inner wheel arch covers when vehicle jacked up

Service light on

Slight corrosion to rear wheel arches

Fail 8 Nov 2011 103,588 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Engine management light on

Exhaust bracket corroded and in poor condition

Front to rear brake pipes corroded

Front wiper blade slightly smeary

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside front side repeater cover damaged/incomplete

Rear tyres rub on inner wheel arch covers when vehicle jacked up

Service light on

Slight corrosion to rear wheel arches

Pass 2 Nov 2010 99,830 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 99,830 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 95,562 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 89,614 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 89,614 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 83,209 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 83,209 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Front registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 41,240 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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LX02 XBJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 XBJ, 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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LX02 XBJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 24 March 2002.

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