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R55 DTM

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

96,131 mi
Last recorded96,131 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR55 DTM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2021 96,131 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle has been modified

Pass 13 Nov 2020 94,466 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 93,549 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 91,222 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 86,729 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 82,450 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 78,209 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 73,629 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 72,934 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f and o/s/f wheel arch liners missing

Fail 3 Aug 2013 72,933 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f and o/s/f wheel arch liners missing

Pass 5 Oct 2011 72,281 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 68,443 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2010 68,428 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 63,455 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 63,431 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 55,723 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 48,194 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 48,170 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)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 40,838 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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R55 DTM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 R55 DTM, 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 R55 DTM registered?

R55 DTM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 11 October 2002.

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The MOT history for R55 DTM shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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