CarVerify

Free Car Check

EJ02 JVC

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,245 mi
Last recorded103,245 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ02 JVC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 103,245 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 102,019 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 101,427 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front wheel has been repaired,however is up to standard

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

exhaust mount next to diff broken,system secure

slight play noted in steering system

Fail 18 Aug 2023 101,425 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle badly (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated crumbly (1.1.13 (b))

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front wheel has been repaired,however is up to standard

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

exhaust mount next to diff broken,system secure

slight play noted in steering system

Pass 30 Aug 2022 100,718 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion all 4 discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2022 100,718 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255 35 zr 18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion all 4 discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 98,002 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 98,002 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear,at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear,as marked,before and after tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 265 on ns, 255 on os (5.2.3 (b))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damaged,bald inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2020 96,119 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 94,403 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front headlamps deteriorated

Pass 31 Jul 2018 93,165 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 90,724 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 88,756 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 85,732 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 30 Jul 2015 85,732 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 85,592 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 80,586 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 80,585 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 25 May 2011 74,028 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 74,028 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 6 May 2010 66,963 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear wheel arch trims rubbing wheels

dash cluster digits missing

front and rear number plates have water ingress

front part blocked

n/s/front factory jacking point missing

o/s/front door mirror glass faulty dull

Fail 6 May 2010 66,963 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear wheel arch trims rubbing wheels

dash cluster digits missing

front and rear number plates have water ingress

front part blocked

n/s/front factory jacking point missing

o/s/front door mirror glass faulty dull

Fail 10 Jun 2009 62,483 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 10 Jun 2009 62,483 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 19 May 2008 56,377 miles

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

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

drivers door mirror hazey faded

front number plate poor

Pass 4 Jun 2007 47,626 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 36,618 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2005 25,651 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
Full Mercedes-benz Clk reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EJ02 JVC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EJ02 JVC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EJ02 JVC?

You can check the full history of EJ02 JVC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EJ02 JVC registered?

EJ02 JVC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is EJ02 JVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ02 JVC shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EJ02 JVC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EJ02 JVC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.