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E3 CHW

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,810 mi
Last recorded89,810 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE3 CHW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 89,810 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2026 89,799 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front 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))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 89,152 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 87,751 miles

Nearside Front 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 5 Jan 2024 87,749 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 84,959 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2023 84,951 miles

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 82,180 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 80,115 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 77,582 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2020 77,580 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 73,903 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 73,884 miles

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 69,544 miles

Engine light on

Pass 13 Jan 2017 65,625 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 59,731 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 55,649 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 55,294 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 53,317 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Judder from both rear brakes, (Both Rear Discs badly corroded inner face)

Steering Damper weeping oil

Pass 8 Dec 2010 53,317 miles

Judder from both rear brakes, (Both Rear Discs badly corroded inner face)

Steering Damper weeping oil

Pass 8 Dec 2009 51,177 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)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 49,303 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 46,962 miles

tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 26 Oct 2006 41,414 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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E3 CHW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E3 CHW, 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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E3 CHW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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