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DF02 SDV

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

143,316 mi
Last recorded143,316 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF02 SDV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2025 143,316 miles

Central Heatshield loose

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above steering rack - both pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jan 2025 143,043 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Central Heatshield loose

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above steering rack - both pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 131,918 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2024 131,829 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 118,228 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 106,041 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 95,522 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jan 2021 95,522 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 90,361 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 85,051 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 81,871 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 78,189 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 78,169 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 74,837 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 71,799 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 68,584 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 66,383 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Jan 2012 63,691 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

exhaust hangers corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2011 60,813 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 57,687 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 54,230 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 54,230 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 50,981 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 46,647 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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DF02 SDV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 DF02 SDV, 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 DF02 SDV registered?

DF02 SDV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 July 2002.

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