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RG02 MWA

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

146,934 mi
Last recorded146,934 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG02 MWA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 16 Feb 2021 146,934 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction hanging from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

rear bumper cracked

Pass 23 Jan 2020 141,105 miles

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

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 130,789 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2019 130,789 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn camber arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush ( camber arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 123,524 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 6 Feb 2018 123,524 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 22 Aug 2016 123,507 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 114,261 miles

Engine covers fitted

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

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

Under tray fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2014 104,264 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear brake hoses (both) worn.

Rear brake pipes corroded.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2013 95,302 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 29 Aug 2012 86,286 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2012 86,286 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 79,443 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 79,443 miles

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

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

wiper blades starting to smeer screen

Pass 6 Aug 2010 70,168 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge tread not cut as deep

Fail 5 Aug 2010 70,161 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge tread not cut as deep

Pass 19 Aug 2009 60,657 miles

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

spare wheel fitted at time of test

Fail 19 Aug 2009 60,657 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

spare wheel fitted at time of test

Pass 29 Aug 2008 49,539 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 49,539 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 37,599 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2007 37,597 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 21,687 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2005 14,540 miles

both rear & n/s/f tyres damaged in outer walls but cords not showing.

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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RG02 MWA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 RG02 MWA, 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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RG02 MWA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 August 2002.

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