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W5 RAC

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

68,740 mi
Last recorded68,740 miles
Recorded on16 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW5 RAC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2015 68,740 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 68,697 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 65,471 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Nov 2013 65,471 miles

Nearside Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 65,136 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Oct 2012 65,136 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Oct 2011 62,301 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear main brake pipes rusting

Pass 20 Sep 2010 60,621 miles

Offside door mirror damaged

Offside front to rear steel brake pipe rusted and degrading

Both front suspension, front lower arm mounting bushes perished and splitting

Both front windscreen wiper blades worn

Both rear anti-roll bar mounting bushes worn

Both rear brake flex hose ferrules rusted

Exhaust system rusted

Front tyres mismatched

Front windscreen lightly damaged within swept area

Nearside front tyre showing signs of being run below normal inflation pressure

Offside front tyre badly worn on tread shoulders

Offside rear tyre worn to legal limits

Fail 17 Sep 2010 60,621 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Both front suspension, front lower arm mounting bushes perished and splitting

Both front windscreen wiper blades worn

Both rear anti-roll bar mounting bushes worn

Both rear brake flex hose ferrules rusted

Exhaust system rusted

Front tyres mismatched

Front windscreen lightly damaged within swept area

Nearside front tyre showing signs of being run below normal inflation pressure

Offside door mirror damaged

Offside front to rear steel brake pipe rusted and degrading

Offside front tyre badly worn on tread shoulders

Offside rear tyre worn to legal limits

Pass 15 Oct 2009 54,672 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 39,343 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 39,343 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 35,533 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 30,469 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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W5 RAC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 W5 RAC, 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 W5 RAC registered?

W5 RAC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 11 June 2002.

Is W5 RAC safe to buy?

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