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R19 VBB

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

129,887 mi
Last recorded129,887 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR19 VBB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2019 129,887 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 127,145 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Jul 2017 123,841 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 121,411 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 115,774 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 112,661 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 112,552 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2013 106,079 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 96,872 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jan 2011 93,777 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 80,334 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 80,187 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 66,072 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

rear pads appear low

Fail 8 Jan 2009 66,072 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

rear pads appear low

Fail 10 Jan 2008 50,849 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 50,849 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 34,819 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 34,819 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2006 20,166 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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R19 VBB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R19 VBB, 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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R19 VBB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 10 January 2002.

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