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VU02 VFO

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,380 mi
Last recorded97,380 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU02 VFO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2020 97,380 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2020 97,360 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white light to rear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white light to rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 93,879 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured going white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2 mm on inner tread area and badly worn on inner edge and perished on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3 mm on outer tread area ,,and badly worn on inner edge ,,and perished on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured going white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2 mm on inner tread area and badly worn on inner edge and perished on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 90,237 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 90,237 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 84,618 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2017 84,618 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 78,704 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2016 78,678 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe leaking Two places across boot floor (3.6.A.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 74,374 miles

play in steering system

slight play in front wheel bearings

Fail 5 Dec 2014 70,347 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 70,347 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 68,772 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 66,011 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2011 64,482 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 62,944 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 60,821 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 56,411 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 51,302 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 44,297 miles

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

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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VU02 VFO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VU02 VFO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU02 VFO registered?

VU02 VFO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 11 March 2002.

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