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RK02 HMU

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

114,863 mi
Last recorded114,863 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK02 HMU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2023 114,863 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both nearside and offside slightly deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play very slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both nearside and offside slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 26 Mar 2022 108,796 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2022 108,759 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded all rear and front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 106,466 miles

Both front tyres on limits on inner edges 205-55-16 Pirelli

Fail 12 Feb 2020 106,466 miles

Both front tyres on limits on inner edges 205-55-16 Pirelli

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 100,996 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 95,698 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 95,698 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 87,692 miles

Nearside front brake binding slightly

Fail 3 Mar 2017 87,692 miles

Nearside front brake binding slightly

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 80,280 miles

Both front tyres are slightly worn around the inner edge of the tread

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads are low (3.5.1g)

N/S/F fog light not working

Pass 20 Feb 2015 75,840 miles

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Speedo illumination partiaslly inoperative

Transmission sump pan corroded

n/s/f fog lamp inoperative + lense smashed

Pass 3 Mar 2014 71,691 miles

Exhaust downpipe bolts heavilly corroded

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Instrument cluster illumination partially inoperative

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f fog lamp inop, lense smashed and water ingress to lamp

o/s headlight pattern only just passed mot standards. Attention soon.

Fail 3 Mar 2014 71,689 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Exhaust downpipe bolts heavilly corroded

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Instrument cluster illumination partially inoperative

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f fog lamp inop, lense smashed and water ingress to lamp

Pass 26 Feb 2013 67,202 miles

Nearside front foglight glass cracked

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight corrosion to all brake pipes

Fail 22 Feb 2013 67,199 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside front foglight glass cracked

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight corrosion to all brake pipes

Wiper not clearing that well

Pass 17 Feb 2012 62,121 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 54,002 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 54,001 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

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

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

lip/pitting on front inner brake discs

very heavy oil leak from gearbox area

wear on both front tyre edges

Pass 19 Feb 2010 47,692 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 47,690 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2009 37,486 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 28,393 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 24,136 miles

Play in front wheel bearings.

Pass 10 Mar 2006 19,225 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres low on outer edges

both number plates water damaged

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 HMU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 HMU, 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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RK02 HMU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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