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DW02 CLK

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

112,603 mi
Last recorded112,603 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDW02 CLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2024 112,603 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 107,027 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various slightly under washer bottle in engine bay (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear - Behind rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides rear of sills and wheel arch - Unable to fully assess due to trims fitted (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2023 106,972 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various slightly under washer bottle in engine bay (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear - Behind rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides rear of sills and wheel arch - Unable to fully assess due to trims fitted (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 100,556 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases central mounting missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under washer bottle in engine bay (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded slightly at bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded/pitted on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides, end of outer sills/wheel arch area. unable to assess due to trims fitted (6.1.1 (c) (i))

offside parking brake effort slightly reduced

small stone chip nearside windscreen

Pass 28 Oct 2021 97,286 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides slightly (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mount missing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides, ends of side sills/wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 3 - 3.5mm, offside also has screw in (5.2.3 (e))

drivers seat fore and aft adjustment switch temperamental

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2021 97,286 miles

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (4.5.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides slightly (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mount missing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides, ends of side sills/wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 3 - 3.5mm, offside also has screw in (5.2.3 (e))

drivers seat fore and aft adjustment switch temperamental

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2020 96,915 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides sightly (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken/missing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (4.5.3 (a) (i))

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2020 96,915 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides sightly (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken/missing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (4.5.3 (a) (i))

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2019 96,237 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides slightly cracked/perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (4.5.3 (a) (i))

nearside front tyre has slight wear on outer edge

offside rear brake disc slightly corroded on inner face

Fail 29 Oct 2019 96,237 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides slightly cracked/perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

nearside front tyre has slight wear on outer edge

offside rear brake disc slightly corroded on inner face

Pass 31 Oct 2018 94,152 miles

Coil spring corroded nearside front and both rear slightly at bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective one mounting missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2018 94,152 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded nearside front and both rear slightly at bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective one mounting missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 93,669 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded PIPE ACROSS REAR AXLE . (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 92,641 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 89,775 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 84,184 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 78,064 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 77,690 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)

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

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

Offside Front 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)

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

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

n/s/f tie rod slight play

o/s/f tie rod slight play

Pass 26 Jun 2012 68,466 miles

both front tyres wearing edges slightly bold

engine management light on

Fail 26 Jun 2012 68,466 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both front tyres wearing edges slightly bold

engine management light on

Pass 21 Jun 2011 59,838 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2011 59,838 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)

Offside 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)

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

engine management light on

Pass 25 Jun 2010 47,426 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 40,231 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 40,231 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 38,921 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 36,501 miles

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

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

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

plastic sill and under covers fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2006 33,334 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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DW02 CLK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc 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 DW02 CLK, 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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DW02 CLK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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The MOT history for DW02 CLK shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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