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RA02 CVE

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

125,186 mi
Last recorded125,186 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA02 CVE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 14 Oct 2021 125,186 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2020 125,117 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner 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 flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner joint and damage to dust cover ()

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking to outer side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 May 2020 125,117 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system main (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner 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 flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner joint and damage to dust cover ()

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking to outer side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 123,982 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 123,003 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 121,572 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 121,572 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking To rear (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking To rear (3.6.A.1)

Fail 23 Feb 2017 121,449 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking to rear (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 121,244 miles

slight corrosion on brake pipe to off side rear flexi hose

Pass 18 Mar 2015 120,588 miles

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

both rear tyres scrubed on inside edges

nearside front coil spring masy have a problem possibly broken

Pass 19 Feb 2014 120,428 miles

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

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

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

exhaust clamp broken

Pass 19 Sep 2012 120,197 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front single wiperblade starting to smear

offside steering arm balljoint rubber split but not allowing grease or dirt contamination

Pass 20 Sep 2011 118,410 miles

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust bracket snapped but exhaust secured

Fail 13 Sep 2010 108,891 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 108,891 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 100,514 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 100,409 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 89,234 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner side

Fail 12 Aug 2008 89,234 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)

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner side

Pass 7 Sep 2007 76,830 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 67,930 miles

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

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

Nearside rear lamp lens damaged

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

Fail 11 Sep 2006 67,926 miles

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2005 48,854 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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RA02 CVE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 RA02 CVE, 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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RA02 CVE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 3 May 2002.

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