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VN02 VPR

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

217,279 mi
Last recorded217,279 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN02 VPR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 217,279 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

various trays/covers fitted to underside of vehicle restricting views to some components

Pass 27 Apr 2018 211,804 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp lens cracked

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view worn through heater slightly faded (8.1.2a)

some small cuts to both rear tyres on the walls not big enough to fail criteria

Fail 24 Apr 2018 211,774 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front fog lamp lens cracked

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view worn through heater slightly faded (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

some small cuts to both rear tyres on the walls not big enough to fail criteria

Pass 26 Apr 2017 205,462 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 196,764 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 196,585 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 193,600 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 191,488 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2014 191,488 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 189,571 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Apr 2013 189,569 miles

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

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2012 180,743 miles

Nearside front tyre tread wearing low on outer edge

Pass 7 Apr 2011 167,412 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front number plate damaged

Fail 7 Apr 2011 167,410 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front number plate damaged

Pass 10 Mar 2010 150,392 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 150,392 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 125,036 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 96,355 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 65,868 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 38,518 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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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VN02 VPR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VN02 VPR, 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 VN02 VPR registered?

VN02 VPR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 21 June 2002.

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