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BG02 VJJ

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,088 mi
Last recorded99,088 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 VJJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2026 99,088 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear at front (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Aug 2026 98,782 miles

Central Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged and front (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wings (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Fail 8 Jul 2026 98,672 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged front to rear at front (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

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

Exhaust system insecure rear hanger missing (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2016 98,547 miles

Clutch pipe corroded

Engine management light on!

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play Inner rack arm (2.2.B.1f)

Sill covers fitted unable to fully inspect sills

Fail 1 Jun 2016 98,547 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Clutch pipe corroded

Engine management light on!

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play Inner rack arm (2.2.B.1f)

Sill covers fitted unable to fully inspect sills

Pass 9 May 2015 83,578 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 83,290 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jan 2012 81,787 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 72,816 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 66,820 miles

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

edge wear at front tyres

play at nsf / osf steering arm ball jiont and link arms

slight play at both top ball jiont arms

Fail 9 Oct 2009 66,765 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

edge wear at front tyres

play at nsf / osf steering arm ball jiont and link arms

slight play at both top ball jiont arms

Pass 30 Jul 2008 59,635 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 21 Jun 2007 52,740 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 45,545 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 45,545 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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BG02 VJJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BG02 VJJ, 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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BG02 VJJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 8 May 2002.

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