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RF02 BYR

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,040 mi
Last recorded121,040 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF02 BYR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2021 121,040 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed BOTH REAR HOSES (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 121,001 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OUTER WALL STARTING TO CRACK (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing INNER AND OUTER WALLS STARTING TO CRACK (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OUTER WALL STARTING TO CRACK (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 120,798 miles

Coolant leak SLIGHT REAR OF ENGINE

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH HEAD LAMPS (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view BOTTOM CORNER CRACKED (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 120,163 miles

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

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

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

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

brake pedal slight spongy

Pass 19 Nov 2015 116,205 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 115,137 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 May 2015 115,135 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)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 May 2014 111,996 miles

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD WORN TO 2MM

Pass 22 May 2013 107,613 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 103,106 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 97,180 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 13 May 2011 97,180 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 5 May 2010 92,754 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 92,754 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 May 2009 88,098 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON OUTER EDGES

Fail 8 May 2009 88,098 miles

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

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON OUTER EDGES

Pass 20 May 2008 81,501 miles

LAMP DEFECTIVE LIGHT ON DASH ALL EXTERIOR LIGHTS OK

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

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

Fail 13 May 2008 81,501 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

LAMP DEFECTIVE LIGHT ON DASH ALL EXTERIOR LIGHTS OK

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

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

Pass 8 May 2007 75,308 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON OUTER EDGES SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER SWIVEL JOINT

Pass 22 May 2006 67,890 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2006 67,890 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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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RF02 BYR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RF02 BYR, 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 RF02 BYR registered?

RF02 BYR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 8 May 2002.

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