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RJ02 GFX

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,986 mi
Last recorded155,986 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ02 GFX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2023 155,986 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output all headlight lenses are cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box heat shield loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear osr tail light cluster damaged

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

unable to access boot from outside the vehicle

Fail 9 Mar 2023 155,983 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tread worn cracks in inner side wall (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output all headlight lenses are cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box heat shield loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear osr tail light cluster damaged

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

unable to access boot from outside the vehicle

Pass 11 Feb 2021 155,104 miles

Offside front fog lamp not working

front to rear and rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2020 154,095 miles

corrosion on and around front and rear floor chassis sills and outer arches

corrosion on both sides rear brake pipes and front to rear brake pipes

Fail 29 Jan 2020 154,095 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

corrosion on and around front and rear floor chassis sills and outer arches

corrosion on both sides rear brake pipes and front to rear brake pipes

Pass 20 Dec 2018 149,253 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear and front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2018 149,253 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear and front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 144,330 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 139,006 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Oct 2016 139,006 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 133,700 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 130,255 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine management light is displayed

Pass 24 Sep 2013 126,592 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2013 126,592 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 121,871 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2011 102,967 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 102,967 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 8 Feb 2010 86,930 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 86,930 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 74,454 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 60,785 miles

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

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

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

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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RJ02 GFX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RJ02 GFX, 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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RJ02 GFX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 17 April 2002.

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