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A1 UPS

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

94,307 mi
Last recorded94,307 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 UPS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 94,307 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2025 94,302 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both sides no beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure plus on 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Oct 2024 93,938 miles

N/S/R TYRE WORN LOW

REAR SUB-FRAME CORRODED

Pass 20 Oct 2023 91,941 miles

N/S/R TYRE WORN AND PERISHED

REAR SUB-FRAME CORRODED

Pass 19 Oct 2022 89,429 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking and splitting in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2022 89,420 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking and splitting in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 86,172 miles

Front Suspension components corroded

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Suspension components corroded

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under body covers fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2020 85,390 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, ( rear most) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

General under body corrosion

Under tray covers fitted

Fail 25 Sep 2020 85,389 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, ( rear most) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

General under body corrosion

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded, broken (6.1.2 (a))

Under tray covers fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2019 85,943 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket rusted away (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 85,472 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Apr 2017 80,763 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 76,444 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 76,444 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)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 73,601 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both outer sills and under wheel arches covered

center exhaust mount weak

front screen damage

Fail 2 Mar 2015 73,598 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

center exhaust mount weak

front screen damage

both outer sills and under wheel arches covered

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2014 69,830 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both outer sills and under wheel arches covered

rear exhaust mount broken

unable to see rear coil springs fully

Fail 26 Feb 2014 69,790 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both outer sills and under wheel arches covered

rear exhaust mount broken

unable to see rear coil springs fully

Pass 10 Sep 2012 64,586 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both outer sills covered

Pass 23 Aug 2011 61,190 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 61,136 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

both rear tyres close to legal limit (1.8mm)

centre exhaust mount heavily corroded and in a poor condition

Pass 19 Aug 2010 58,120 miles

DRIVERS DOOR SLIGHTLY DENTED.

Pass 14 Jul 2009 50,201 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 50,201 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 45,390 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 38,354 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 38,354 miles

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

Nearside 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)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 32,304 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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A1 UPS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 A1 UPS, 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 A1 UPS registered?

A1 UPS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 18 July 2002.

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