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OV02 TYW

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

118,125 mi
Last recorded118,125 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV02 TYW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2024 118,125 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 116,748 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 114,775 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 109,326 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 105,339 miles

all metal brake pipes getting poor

Pass 6 Sep 2019 100,190 miles

front no plate cracked

slight play in front bearings

Pass 28 Jul 2018 95,947 miles

brake pipes corroded

front no plate water marked

Fail 27 Jul 2018 95,947 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure pipe bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

brake pipes corroded

front no plate water marked

Pass 1 Aug 2017 89,368 miles

brake pipes corroded

chips in screen

front no plate water marked

Fail 1 Aug 2017 89,368 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

brake pipes corroded

chips in screen

front no plate water marked

Pass 19 May 2016 85,288 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

FRONT NUMBER PLATE MARKED

Fail 18 May 2016 85,288 miles

Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken off pipe (7.1.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working mirror (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)

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

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

FRONT NUMBER PLATE MARKED

Pass 9 Mar 2015 83,212 miles

BOTH BRAKE PIPES FRONT TO REAR TO REAR FLEXES CORRODED

BRAKE PIPE TO OFFSIDE FRONT FLEX CORRODED

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY MARKED

OFFSIDE FRONT DOOR MIRROR GLASS SLIGHTLY DAMAGED AND MARKED

Pass 15 Mar 2014 79,749 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 76,617 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2012 715,656 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 66,477 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2009 58,619 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 58,619 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 51,692 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 44,895 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 38,570 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 29,589 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 29,589 miles

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

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

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

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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OV02 TYW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 OV02 TYW, 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 OV02 TYW registered?

OV02 TYW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 25 June 2002.

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