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SP02 CGY

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

90,344 mi
Last recorded90,344 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP02 CGY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2015 90,344 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 90,334 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 88,370 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play in both front wheels but not excessive

Pass 28 Feb 2014 81,710 miles

Both front lower wishbone rear bushes are slightly perished no excessive movement

Both rear springs are corroded

Front reg plate in poor condition

Front wiper starting to smear the screen slightly

Nearside rear tyre has 2-3 mm of tread left

Offside raer tyre has 3-4 mm of tread left

Offside rear indicator slightly discoloured

Slight play in various steering joints but not excessive

Squeeking from rear suspension

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Feb 2014 81,706 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Both front lower wishbone rear bushes are slightly perished no excessive movement

Both rear springs are corroded

Front reg plate in poor condition

Front wiper starting to smear the screen slightly

Nearside rear tyre has 2-3 mm of tread left

Offside front tyre wearing on edges

Offside raer tyre has 3-4 mm of tread left

Offside rear indicator slightly discoloured

Slight play in various steering joints but not excessive

Squeeking from rear suspension

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2013 71,498 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 71,498 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 64,341 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 57,506 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 57,340 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 49,126 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 49,124 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

l/h/f tyre worn on edge

rear no plate fading

temp repair to centre exhaust mounting

Pass 6 Feb 2009 42,223 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Feb 2009 42,222 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 38,174 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 32,760 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 32,666 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 26,942 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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SP02 CGY 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 SP02 CGY, 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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SP02 CGY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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