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NJ02 UKV

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

208,900 mi
Last recorded208,900 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ02 UKV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2023 208,900 miles

exhaust leaking slightly

Pass 18 Jan 2022 196,203 miles

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

corrosion around bodywork

n/s front tyre worn/bald on edges and close to limit

o/s front tyre bald on edges

rear tyres worn/bald on inner edges

slight exhaust blow around manifold area

slight noise on n/s rear hub

Fail 18 Jan 2022 196,202 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect x2 lenses dull (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

corrosion around bodywork

n/s front tyre worn/bald on edges and close to limit

o/s front tyre bald on edges

rear tyres worn/bald on inner edges

slight exhaust blow around manifold area

slight noise on n/s rear hub

Pass 21 Jan 2021 184,422 miles

exhaust blow

h/lamp lenses dull

n/s rear brake pads low

plastic over sills

Fail 21 Jan 2021 184,420 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

exhaust blow

h/lamp lenses dull

n/s rear brake pads low

plastic over sills

Pass 15 Jan 2020 172,232 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

slight blow on exhaust

Fail 10 Jan 2020 172,824 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

slight blow on exhaust

Pass 14 Jan 2019 153,744 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 140,239 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 140,229 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 137,988 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 132,368 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 132,340 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 4 x BRAKE PIPES AT REAR AS REQUIRED (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 126,803 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 119,797 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 114,744 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 109,828 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 102,225 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 93,356 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 75,287 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 52,731 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 50,117 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 43,820 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 43,807 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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NJ02 UKV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NJ02 UKV, 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 NJ02 UKV registered?

NJ02 UKV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 23 March 2002.

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