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RV02 XXB

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

192,468 mi
Last recorded192,468 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV02 XXB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 May 2017 192,468 miles

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

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

slight play in steering

Fail 25 May 2017 192,468 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

slight play in steering

Pass 16 Jun 2016 187,272 miles

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

slight play in steering

Pass 16 Jun 2015 180,095 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2015 180,095 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 173,198 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 166,761 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Jun 2012 160,122 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 160,122 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 155,303 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 155,303 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Engine M. I. L. light on

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 131,083 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 120,042 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 119,722 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

n/s/f windscreen lower cracked

Pass 16 May 2007 105,174 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 105,134 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 84,077 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 83,752 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Headlight adjusting switch missing

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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RV02 XXB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 RV02 XXB, 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 RV02 XXB registered?

RV02 XXB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 13 March 2002.

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