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FT02 VLP

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

115,368 mi
Last recorded115,368 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT02 VLP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 115,368 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 110,724 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2024 108,967 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 105,684 miles

Brake pipe corroded Front and Rear

Fail 6 Mar 2023 105,680 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 May 2022 102,384 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 92,877 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2021 92,874 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))

Pass 20 Apr 2020 85,057 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 75,284 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 65,883 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm / inner bush starting to crack (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak gear box ()

Pass 18 Apr 2017 56,304 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 54,457 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 50,394 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 50,384 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 14 May 2014 37,307 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 37,307 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 34,327 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 32,991 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 32,979 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Feb 2012 27,983 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 19 May 2011 26,370 miles

Oil leak

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

front brake discs excessively pitted and corroded

Pass 11 May 2010 24,636 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 May 2010 24,636 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 May 2009 20,996 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

all four tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 16 Apr 2008 18,062 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 15,351 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 13,280 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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FT02 VLP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FT02 VLP, 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 FT02 VLP registered?

FT02 VLP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 18 June 2002.

Is FT02 VLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT02 VLP shows 28 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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