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RK02 FHV

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,301 mi
Last recorded144,301 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2013
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK02 FHV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2013 144,301 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)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 139,029 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 139,029 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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 16 Feb 2011 121,539 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 121,539 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 101,318 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 86,599 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 86,593 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 73,958 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 62,564 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 50,059 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 50,058 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.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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RK02 FHV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 RK02 FHV, 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 RK02 FHV registered?

RK02 FHV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is RK02 FHV safe to buy?

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