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MV02 CRU

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

108,016 mi
Last recorded108,016 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV02 CRU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2016 108,016 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel arch corroded

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Nearside outer sill has covers fitted making it difficult to check

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

Offside Front wheel arch corroded

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside outer sill has covers fitted making it difficult to check

e.m.l is on

Fail 26 Jul 2016 108,016 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front wheel arch corroded

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Nearside outer sill has covers fitted making it difficult to check

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

Offside Front wheel arch corroded

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside outer sill has covers fitted making it difficult to check

e.m.l is on

Pass 7 Apr 2015 102,041 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all wheel arches rusting

both rear tyres wearing on edges and cracking

n/s/r inner wheel arch loose

o/s/f sill cover loose

Fail 19 Sep 2014 98,694 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

both rear tyres wearing on edges

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

heat shields insecure

o/s/f tyre low on edges

o/s/r inner side light not working

Pass 18 Oct 2013 93,300 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all tyres flat

all tyres wearing on edges

exhaust heat shield insecure

exhaust rusting

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 9 Oct 2013 93,251 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all tyres flat

all tyres wearing on edges

exhaust heat shield insecure

exhaust rusting

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 87,812 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2011 81,074 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2011 81,074 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 75,998 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2010 75,863 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 30 Sep 2009 68,579 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 68,579 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 59,837 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 52,389 miles

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

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

engine management light illuminated

service light illuminated

Pass 4 Apr 2006 38,287 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 38,287 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre wall damaged,, also has nail in outer tread;

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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MV02 CRU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 MV02 CRU, 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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MV02 CRU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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