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SY02 RBV

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

85,602 mi
Last recorded85,602 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY02 RBV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2024 85,602 miles

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

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

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

Steering box worn, but not excessively (2.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 84,904 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2023 84,904 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 84,437 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Mar 2021 83,841 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 83,005 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 81,615 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 79,472 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 77,947 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 74,437 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 71,910 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 69,681 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 7 Mar 2014 69,561 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2013 65,488 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Mar 2013 65,488 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 61,485 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 56,198 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

offside front tyre bald outer edge

offside front tyre cuts to outer sidewall

Pass 30 Jan 2010 54,461 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 52,951 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 48,084 miles

oil leak from engine

Fail 7 Jan 2008 48,084 miles

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

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

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

oil leak from engine

Pass 6 Feb 2007 43,052 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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SY02 RBV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SY02 RBV, 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 SY02 RBV registered?

SY02 RBV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 July 2002.

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The MOT history for SY02 RBV shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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