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EF02 TFX

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

76,591 mi
Last recorded76,591 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF02 TFX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 76,591 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 66,680 miles
Fail 15 May 2025 66,680 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2024 64,422 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

o/s front tyre side wall damage.

Pass 26 May 2023 63,302 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 62,017 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (facing up) borderline pass (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2021 60,871 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 59,406 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 57,968 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror glass deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 57,022 miles

rear exhaust hanger broken but system still secure

Fail 8 May 2018 57,022 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

rear exhaust hanger broken but system still secure

Pass 19 May 2017 55,637 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 53,988 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2015 52,209 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres low on outer edges

Pass 12 May 2014 50,885 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2013 49,431 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2012 47,983 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 May 2011 45,001 miles

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

some testable items not checked due to under vehicle covers fitted

Pass 5 May 2010 42,966 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2009 40,234 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 27 May 2008 36,878 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 36,878 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 May 2007 32,821 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 26,717 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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EF02 TFX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EF02 TFX, 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 EF02 TFX registered?

EF02 TFX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 13 June 2002.

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