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ML02 KHJ

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

217,693 mi
Last recorded217,693 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2020
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML02 KHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2020 217,693 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear anti-roll bar corroded

rear axle/ sub-frame corroded

rear suspension arms corroded

various bodywork panels heavily corroded

Pass 10 May 2019 204,810 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear body corroded

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear body corroded

all four wheel arches corroded

Pass 24 May 2018 191,443 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Body has slight corrosion all four wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 10 May 2018 191,441 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Inner Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Body has slight corrosion all four wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 183,443 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated minor fractures (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre all so rubbing on wheel arch under guard (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated minor fractures (3.6.B.4d)

knocking in steering on full left lock

the car has some rust in it I.E wheel arches sill . small rust hole in boot on near side chassi

Fail 23 Jun 2017 183,443 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated minor fractures (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre all so rubbing on wheel arch under guard (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated minor fractures (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

knocking in steering on full left lock

the car has some rust in it I.E wheel arches sill . small rust hole in boot on near side chassi

Pass 13 May 2016 180,745 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 180,745 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2015

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2015
Pass 23 Apr 2014 161,257 miles

engine management light illuminated at time of test

Pass 18 Mar 2013 147,628 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Offside Front 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)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 137,022 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2012 137,019 miles

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 126,950 miles

engine management light on

Pass 18 May 2010 115,475 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 115,272 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2009 99,395 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)

Fail 18 May 2009 99,395 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)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 May 2008 84,974 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 72,197 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 61,360 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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ML02 KHJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 ML02 KHJ, 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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ML02 KHJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 April 2002.

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