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R50 KSS

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

96,956 mi
Last recorded96,956 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR50 KSS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2018 96,956 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 96,835 miles

n/s/f metal brake pipe slightly corroded

n/s/r inner side light not working

wiper poor

Fail 26 Sep 2017 96,087 miles

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)

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

n/s/f metal brake pipe slightly corroded

n/s/r inner side light not working

wiper poor

Pass 15 Sep 2016 94,381 miles

n/s/f metal brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2015 93,609 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust rusty

rust on n/s_o/srear and o/sfront wheel arches

Fail 12 Nov 2015 93,609 miles

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

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

exhaust rusty

rust on n/s_o/srear and o/sfront wheel arches

Pass 25 Nov 2014 93,036 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust rusty

Fail 28 Nov 2013 91,917 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

cut to n/s front tyre sidewall not showing ply/cords

Pass 28 Nov 2013 91,917 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

cut to n/s front tyre sidewall not showing ply/cords

Pass 15 Nov 2012 91,372 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

clutch pipe very rusty

o/s front and rear tyres starting to perrish

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2012 91,372 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

clutch pipe very rusty

o/s front and rear tyres starting to perrish

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2011 90,725 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

front brake discs rusty

fuel pipes very rusty

n/s rear brake showing signs of binding on ,but not biding on at time of test

n/s-o/s front and o/s rear jacking blocks missing

o/s front floor damage

service light on

Pass 16 Nov 2010 90,299 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

damage to offside front floor

front nearside and offside jacking points missing

Fail 10 Nov 2010 90,297 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

damage to offside front floor

dash showing light malfuntion

front nearside and offside jacking points missing

Pass 5 Nov 2009 89,280 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 89,280 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008
Pass 19 Nov 2007 71,098 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 57,716 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2005 51,830 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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R50 KSS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 1,998cc 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 R50 KSS, 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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R50 KSS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 20 March 2002.

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