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MS02 XJS

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

167,617 mi
Last recorded167,617 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMS02 XJS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2022 167,617 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 163,972 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 30 Mar 2021 163,972 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 98,455 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 96,329 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 96,324 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 93,779 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2017 93,779 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 91,539 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 88,503 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 80,121 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 80,108 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 74,512 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 15 Mar 2012 67,408 miles

both front tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 4 Feb 2011 61,472 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Oct 2009 95,245 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 95,215 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

both front tyres worn on both edges

Pass 17 Oct 2008 55,554 miles

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

both rear tyres getting low

front brake imbalance 22%

n/s/f tyre low on edge

slight damage to o/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 20 Jun 2007 50,048 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 46,253 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 46,253 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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MS02 XJS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MS02 XJS, 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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MS02 XJS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 June 2002.

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