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AV02 AYD

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,816 mi
Last recorded84,816 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV02 AYD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 84,816 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 81,774 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 77,690 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all round

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 75,577 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all round (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 74,463 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All around (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Multiple suspension components corroded but not seriously effecting its strength causing a sharp edge or projection

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 73,892 miles

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

Central Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear catching wheel arch liner

spare wheel fitted to vehicle

Pass 14 Mar 2019 69,707 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 69,707 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 59,768 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 59,634 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 52,869 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2017 52,869 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 51,559 miles

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

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

engine management light on

oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2015 49,652 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 48,423 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 44,779 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 45,908 miles

Both nearside jacking blocks are missing

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 43,908 miles

Both nearside jacking blocks are missing

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 33,579 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 41,554 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 38,425 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2009 38,396 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 35,528 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 32,666 miles

advise heat shield exh down pipe insecure

Pass 22 Sep 2006 29,197 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)

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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AV02 AYD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AV02 AYD, 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 AV02 AYD registered?

AV02 AYD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 July 2002.

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