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VA02 OOB

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

118,760 mi
Last recorded118,760 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA02 OOB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2019 118,760 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 102,582 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 May 2018 102,448 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 May 2017 91,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak gearbox ()

Fail 12 May 2017 91,521 miles

Indicator switch faulty operating right (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak gearbox ()

Pass 3 Jun 2016 84,761 miles
Fail 30 May 2016 84,734 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative Both (1.7.2)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 75,640 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 71,746 miles

Engine MIL light is on indicating a fault

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside rear brake back plate is damaged

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

Offside front tyre rim protector is damaged.

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Oct 2014 71,746 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside rear brake back plate is damaged

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

Offside front tyre rim protector is damaged.

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Nov 2013 65,928 miles

engine management warning light on dash on.

Pass 6 Nov 2012 60,349 miles

full undertrays fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 14 Oct 2011 54,395 miles

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 4 Nov 2010 49,022 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 19 Oct 2009 45,791 miles

May require o/s/r tyre due to large screw embedded in the outer shoulder of the tyre wall.

Pass 7 Nov 2008 42,070 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 6 Nov 2008 42,063 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 3 Oct 2007 39,753 miles

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

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)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 32,677 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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VA02 OOB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VA02 OOB, 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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VA02 OOB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 August 2002.

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