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SS02 SAM

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

79,844 mi
Last recorded79,844 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSS02 SAM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2022 79,844 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 79,669 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 79,255 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Jul 2019 79,255 miles

Central Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 78,624 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 78,335 miles

oil leak

srs warning light show intermittent fault

Pass 16 Jul 2016 67,902 miles

headlamps misty

Pass 3 Jul 2015 66,593 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine undertray fitted

front headlamps cloudy n misty

n/s/f idle arm bushing bhas play

Pass 11 Jul 2014 66,194 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front headlamps cloudy misty

Pass 12 Jul 2013 66,085 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 66,085 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 59,127 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 52,571 miles

3 jacking points missing

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 52,571 miles

3 jacking points missing

Pass 5 Sep 2009 45,334 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 45,282 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 38,562 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 38,554 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2007 31,556 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 24,582 miles
Pass 9 May 2005 19,561 miles

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

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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SS02 SAM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SS02 SAM, 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 SS02 SAM registered?

SS02 SAM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 11 June 2002.

Is SS02 SAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SS02 SAM shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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