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SO02 CLK

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Bronze Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

176,427 mi
Last recorded176,427 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO02 CLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2018 176,427 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear under body and suspension components slightly corroded but not seriously affecting its strength or causing a sharp edge/ projection (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 168,440 miles

Exhaust brackets broken

Noise herd upon handbrake test advise further inspection

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 157,741 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 157,741 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)

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 12 Jun 2015 141,441 miles

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

rear brake pads appear low

Pass 25 Jan 2014 115,759 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 94,240 miles

rear tyres 2mm

Fail 12 Jan 2013 94,230 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres 2mm

Pass 5 Jan 2012 82,512 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2012 82,487 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 79,647 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 20 Apr 2011 79,647 miles

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

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

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

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

Pass 12 May 2010 74,196 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 66,387 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 59,899 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2008 59,899 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2007 53,596 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 9 May 2006 47,295 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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SO02 CLK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Bronze with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SO02 CLK, 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 SO02 CLK registered?

SO02 CLK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 16 August 2002.

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