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SM02 RDV

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

136,879 mi
Last recorded136,879 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM02 RDV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2019 136,879 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 132,446 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 128,430 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 128,430 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 125,717 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 120,030 miles

advise both sides rear tyres on 2/3mm

Pass 5 Mar 2014 113,179 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 Feb 2014 113,179 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 108,286 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 108,284 miles

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

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

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

show plates on car at time of test

Fail 17 Jan 2012 99,755 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 99,755 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 85,285 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 85,285 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 75,827 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 69,374 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 59,923 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 59,923 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 Nov 2007 59,868 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 44,550 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 RDV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 RDV, 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 SM02 RDV registered?

SM02 RDV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 26 July 2002.

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