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SY02 UZG

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,903 mi
Last recorded117,903 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Apr 2016 117,903 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking brake pipe (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

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

all four outer wheel arches corroded, no sharp edges as yet

both inner faces of rear brake discs corroded and scored

both rear tyres wearing to limit on inner edges

general underside of vehicle corroded but not effecting prescribed areas as yet

slight play felt in steering rack

unable to fully assess brake pipes as coated in grease

Pass 30 Apr 2015 112,357 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

all brake pipes covered in grease

Fail 15 Apr 2015 112,357 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

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

all brake pipes covered in thick grease / un able to fully inspect brake pipes

Pass 10 Apr 2014 104,131 miles

All brake pipes coated in copper grease, impairing corrosion assessment.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

offside door mirror glass insecure

offside front door, not fully closing.

Fail 4 Apr 2014 104,069 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

All brake pipes coated in copper grease, impairing corrosion assessment.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

offside door mirror glass insecure

offside front door, not fully closing.

Pass 15 Apr 2013 95,242 miles

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

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

all brake pipes covered in grease / un able to c/o full inspection

engine management light on

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2013 95,240 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

all brake pipes covered in grease / un able to c/o full inspection

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2012 89,153 miles

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

all brake pipes coated in grease difficult to fully inspect

centre exhaust box deteriated

main beam tell tale inop

Fail 4 Apr 2012 89,152 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

all brake pipes coated in grease difficult to fully inspect

centre exhaust box deteriated

main beam tell tale inop

Pass 22 Mar 2011 83,323 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 77,044 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 67,484 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 57,365 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 49,292 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 38,990 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 UZG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SY02 UZG, 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 UZG registered?

SY02 UZG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 22 April 2002.

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