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LY02 FXA

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

184,186 mi
Last recorded184,186 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY02 FXA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2017 184,186 miles

Both Rear Tyre Treads Appear Low

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

Off Side Front Tyre Worn On Edges

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 176,015 miles

Offside Front tyre tread worn inner edge and slightly out of shape.

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2016 176,013 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front tyre tread worn inner edge and slightly out of shape.

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 161,253 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 146,220 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 146,217 miles

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

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 127,417 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Sep 2012 127,417 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 113,163 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 94,645 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 77,636 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 62,380 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 45,596 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2007 45,593 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2006 34,755 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)

nearside front tyre wearing low on outside edge

offside front tyre worn to legal limit on outside edge

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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LY02 FXA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LY02 FXA, 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 LY02 FXA registered?

LY02 FXA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 7 June 2002.

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