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W20 LFY

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

78,094 mi
Last recorded78,094 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW20 LFY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2022 78,094 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 77,736 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 77,736 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 76,752 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Jun 2020 76,752 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 70,961 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 70,929 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 63,949 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 63,949 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 56,251 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 54,417 miles

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

engine covers fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2015 52,645 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 49,670 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 46,473 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 44,140 miles

o/s/f tyre slightly worn on outside edge

Fail 3 Sep 2011 44,140 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

o/s/f tyre slightly worn on outside edge

Pass 23 Aug 2010 41,211 miles

N/S/F TYRE WEARING TO OUTER EDGE (85%)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 38,095 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 38,095 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2008 34,259 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 29,878 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 25,610 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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W20 LFY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 W20 LFY, 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 W20 LFY registered?

W20 LFY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 15 May 2002.

Is W20 LFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for W20 LFY shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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