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SP02 XMU

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

150,405 mi
Last recorded150,405 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2016 150,405 miles

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 146,993 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2015 146,993 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 141,660 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 141,660 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 137,793 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 26 Feb 2013 137,793 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 134,214 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)

both front to rear brake pipes heavily covered in grease

Fail 2 Mar 2012 134,214 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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)

both front to rear brake pipes heavily covered in grease

Pass 28 Feb 2011 128,827 miles

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

both front to rear brake pipes coated in grease unable to check properly

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside inner tail light not working

Fail 28 Feb 2011 128,827 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both front to rear brake pipes coated in grease unable to check properly

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside inner tail light not working

Pass 1 Mar 2010 121,452 miles

front to rear brake pipes covered in grease at rear

offside rear inner tail light not working

Fail 24 Feb 2010 121,445 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front to rear brake pipes covered in grease at rear

offside rear inner tail light not working

Fail 25 Feb 2009 116,777 miles

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

both front to rear brake pipes covered in grease unable to check properly

Pass 25 Feb 2009 116,777 miles

both front to rear brake pipes covered in grease unable to check properly

Pass 21 Feb 2008 108,685 miles

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

front to offside rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2008 108,685 miles

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

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

front to offside rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2007 99,171 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 99,171 miles

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

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 28 Feb 2006 76,480 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 XMU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 XMU, 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 SP02 XMU registered?

SP02 XMU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 24 May 2002.

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