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VX02 MWF

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

207,993 mi
Last recorded207,993 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX02 MWF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2018 207,993 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

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

Fail 10 Apr 2018 207,935 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 200,351 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on edge

Pass 4 Apr 2016 186,187 miles

Offside Rear petrol vacuum pipe corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2016 186,092 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear petrol vacuum pipe corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2015 174,797 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

n/s/r tyre worn on edge

o/s/r slighty worn on edge

Pass 9 Apr 2014 160,914 miles

slight play in n/s/f drop arm

Fail 31 Mar 2014 160,778 miles

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

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

slight play in n/s/f drop arm

Pass 28 Mar 2013 146,183 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

Pass 26 Apr 2012 133,916 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 118,042 miles

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

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

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

heat shield resting on exhaust

Pass 28 Jun 2010 105,804 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 97,903 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 89,778 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)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 72,897 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 72,897 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2007 72,887 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2006 64,497 miles

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

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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VX02 MWF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc 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 VX02 MWF, 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 VX02 MWF registered?

VX02 MWF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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