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VA02 UXV

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

178,765 mi
Last recorded178,765 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA02 UXV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2023 178,765 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2023 178,765 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2022 172,139 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Both front to rears (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Dec 2022 172,119 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both rears 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Both front to rears (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 158,065 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 148,190 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 135,644 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 135,556 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear infront of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 123,557 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 112,710 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 99,765 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 88,541 miles

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)

Fail 14 Oct 2013 83,203 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 83,203 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 74,271 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 74,271 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 65,027 miles

man light on - p0136 p0138 no 2 oxygen sensor

Fail 12 Aug 2010 57,845 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 57,845 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 47,866 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 40,204 miles

n/s/r seat belt not checked due to childseat fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2007 36,000 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 30,498 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 UXV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 UXV, 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 VA02 UXV registered?

VA02 UXV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 24 July 2002.

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