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R20 RES

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

77,689 mi
Last recorded77,689 miles
Recorded on2 May 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR20 RES
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2023 77,689 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 74,416 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 72,446 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 70,959 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 66,702 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens turning opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens turning opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 62,734 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Apr 2017 60,210 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 55,025 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Apr 2016 55,020 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 50,310 miles

gearebox oil leak.

rear exhaust hanger corroded.

Fail 11 Apr 2015 50,288 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

gearebox oil leak.

rear exhaust hanger corroded.

Pass 15 Apr 2014 46,115 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 3 Apr 2014 45,900 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 42,741 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 39,758 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brakes ; grinding noise from o/s/r wheel , suspect brakes / parking brake shoes related , recommend strip & inspect

brakes ; parking brake operation slightly sticky

engine / bay covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricted views

front brake discs light scoring & corroded on inner areas , may be weakened

Pass 31 Mar 2011 38,986 miles

engine / bay covers / under guards / louldings fitted , restricted views

front brake discs slightly worn / corroding on inner faces

grating noise from rear wheels , suspect parking brake shoes related , recommend strip & inspect

n/s/f tyre tread wearing on outer edge

noise from front wheels suspect brakes

Fail 31 Mar 2011 38,986 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

engine / bay covers / under guards / louldings fitted , restricted views

front brake discs slightly worn / corroding on inner faces

grating noise from rear wheels , suspect parking brake shoes related , recommend strip & inspect

n/s/f tyre tread wearing on outer edge

noise from front wheels suspect brakes

Pass 19 Apr 2010 38,555 miles

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

engine / bay covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricted views

imbalance on parking brake

noise during parking brake test & drake on rear wheel after test , recommend strip & inspect parking brake components

Pass 3 Dec 2008 36,355 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 33,583 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 30,703 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre is on 2mm

Pass 5 Sep 2005 25,149 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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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R20 RES is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R20 RES, 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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R20 RES is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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The MOT history for R20 RES shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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