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PA02 BNY

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

139,700 mi
Last recorded139,700 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2014
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA02 BNY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Jan 2014 139,700 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust centre mount broken but still adequately supported

Pass 15 Jan 2014 139,700 miles

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

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

exhaust centre mount broken but still adequately supported

Pass 14 Jan 2013 130,811 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 130,811 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2012 120,519 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine management light on dash

exhaust mountain bracket broken, exhaust system still secure

Pass 6 Jan 2012 120,519 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine management light on dash

exhaust mountain bracket broken, exhaust system still secure

Pass 6 Jan 2011 111,521 miles

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

some corrosion to rear brake pipes

Fail 6 Jan 2011 111,521 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

some corrosion to rear brake pipes

Pass 16 Dec 2009 102,769 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 102,534 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

offside front wheel damaged

Pass 11 Nov 2008 88,331 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 88,331 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

osf tyre wearing on inside edge

small chip on windscreen

Pass 17 Sep 2007 75,411 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 67,301 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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PA02 BNY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 PA02 BNY, 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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PA02 BNY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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