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V6 PRP

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

170,805 mi
Last recorded170,805 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV6 PRP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2017 170,805 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2017 170,803 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 165,026 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 4 Jul 2016 165,020 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 158,678 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2015 158,678 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 150,098 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear park brake noisy in brake roller

park brake dose not make ratchet noise

Pass 19 Oct 2013 136,962 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 123,119 miles

engine management light on,,

headlamp washers n/w

Pass 2 Sep 2011 110,972 miles

park brake on n/s low efficency

Pass 17 Sep 2010 100,548 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 90,489 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2008 79,984 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 79,984 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 72,551 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 72,551 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 50,027 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 39,401 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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V6 PRP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 V6 PRP, 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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V6 PRP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 14 October 2002.

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