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OV02 UCU

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

132,502 mi
Last recorded132,502 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV02 UCU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2018 132,502 miles

Lower exhaust rusty

Lower under trays fitted

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

Nearside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 126,961 miles

Central exhaust bolts broken

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

Fail 3 Jan 2017 126,961 miles

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

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

Central exhaust bolts broken

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 120,554 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 120,554 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 113,224 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Aug 2013 104,062 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 104,062 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 98,556 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 98,556 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2012 97,088 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre exhaust mount broken

instrument cluster bulbs inop

nearside beam pattern getting poor

rear brakes noisy in operation

Fail 4 Jan 2012 97,088 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre exhaust mount broken

instrument cluster bulbs inop

nearside beam pattern getting poor

rear brakes noisy in operation

Pass 4 Jun 2010 90,052 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 84,758 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 75,173 miles

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

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

high level brakelight not fully illuminated

under vehicle covers fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2007 57,925 miles

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

outer sill covers fitted

under vehicle covers fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2006 47,425 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 47,425 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 18 Apr 2006 47,425 miles

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/f fog lamp glass broken

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 UCU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 OV02 UCU, 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 UCU registered?

OV02 UCU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 7 June 2002.

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