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EX02 RXV

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

48,258 mi
Last recorded48,258 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX02 RXV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 48,258 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH corroded (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust corroded

general underbody corrosion

Pass 13 Mar 2025 47,245 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 46,093 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both front struts corroded but not excessively (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 44,489 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2023 44,483 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 43,523 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2022 43,523 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 41,742 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 40,659 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 37,671 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 37,670 miles

Offside Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 36,011 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre inner edge low tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Tyre outer walls both have minor damage

Pass 21 Feb 2017 34,665 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 33,519 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 33,519 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 31,603 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 30,246 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 28,441 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 26,369 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 25,171 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1e)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 20,937 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2009 18,457 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 14,950 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 12,942 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 9,869 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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EX02 RXV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 EX02 RXV, 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 EX02 RXV registered?

EX02 RXV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 March 2002.

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