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DS02 FWX

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,812 mi
Last recorded87,812 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS02 FWX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 87,812 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 81,828 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 79,974 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 77,624 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2022 77,624 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 74,609 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2021 74,440 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 72,666 miles

gear box oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2019 70,312 miles

gear box oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2018 66,085 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 61,702 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 61,702 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 57,066 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 53,396 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 50,100 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 46,238 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 46,238 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 41,615 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Jul 2011 37,201 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 33,965 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 31,476 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 27,953 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 24,866 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 21,781 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2006 21,781 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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DS02 FWX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc 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 DS02 FWX, 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 DS02 FWX registered?

DS02 FWX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 21 June 2002.

Is DS02 FWX safe to buy?

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