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SM02 OLC

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

115,229 mi
Last recorded115,229 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM02 OLC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2017 115,229 miles

All tyres worn on edges (suggest increase in pressures)

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2017 115,229 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

All tyres worn on edges (suggest increase in pressures)

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. both (1.8)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 108,565 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jul 2016 108,565 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 103,340 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2015 103,340 miles

Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported heat sheild (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 98,316 miles

Both rear tyres perished

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F tyre worn low on inner edge

N/S/R tyre worn close to legal limit

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Aug 2014 98,099 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Both rear tyres perished

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F tyre worn low on inner edge

N/S/R tyre worn close to legal limit

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2013 87,971 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 87,103 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 87,103 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 76,709 miles

brake liner warning light on. Advise brake check.

Pass 17 Nov 2009 70,986 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 67,354 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 67,318 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 61,218 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 54,007 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 54,002 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2005 43,361 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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SM02 OLC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SM02 OLC, 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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SM02 OLC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 6 June 2002.

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