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MK02 PPY

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Grey Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

129,442 mi
Last recorded129,442 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK02 PPY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2020 129,442 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Sep 2020 129,426 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 129,034 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 129,018 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 129,018 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick X 4 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 125,076 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Undertrays fitted obscuring areas

Pass 21 Apr 2017 119,404 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 119,404 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2016 115,079 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 110,140 miles

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

O/s/r tyre signs of ran flat and splits in tread

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

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

Rear arches corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2015 110,139 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

O/s/r tyre signs of ran flat and splits in tread

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

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

Rear arches corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2014 103,601 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2014 103,601 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

centre brake light not working

Pass 3 May 2011 97,980 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 3 May 2011 97,980 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre is worn on outer edge.

Pass 19 Apr 2010 88,029 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 87,997 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 87,997 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 May 2009 87,250 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 87,178 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2008 84,221 miles

advise renewing rear tyres soon.

Pass 15 May 2007 79,737 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 72,413 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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MK02 PPY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Grey with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 MK02 PPY, 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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MK02 PPY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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