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SL02 HGM

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,903 mi
Last recorded145,903 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL02 HGM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2023 145,903 miles

both headlamps discoloured

Fail 14 Jul 2023 145,903 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

both headlamps discoloured

Pass 15 Jul 2022 139,532 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2022 139,532 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 134,632 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 6 Jul 2021 134,632 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 131,018 miles

headlamps slightly discoloured

Pass 22 Jul 2019

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2019

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust system insecure center (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2018 118,611 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 110,184 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

engine management light stays on

Fail 22 Jul 2017 110,184 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine management light stays on

Pass 15 Jul 2016 101,948 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 100,158 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 98,081 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 95,991 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 90,643 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 77,444 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 76,847 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 75,528 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 72,376 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 69,291 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 69,289 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 62,264 miles

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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SL02 HGM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SL02 HGM, 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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SL02 HGM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 24 June 2002.

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