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HF02 VRZ

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

100,598 mi
Last recorded100,598 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF02 VRZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 100,598 miles

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 21 May 2025 97,405 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 May 2025 97,405 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 May 2024 89,798 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 89,677 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes general condition deteriorating (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres perished between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt deteriorated/perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive lower engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished between treads and around sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertray fitted

Fail 17 Jul 2023 89,677 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

undertray fitted

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes general condition deteriorating (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres perished between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt deteriorated/perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive lower engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished between treads and around sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 89,588 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 88,835 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jul 2021 88,835 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 87,803 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6mm warning mark in places (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 85,458 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 82,695 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 80,194 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 77,564 miles

Nearside steering idler has slight play

Offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit (3mm)

Fail 11 Apr 2016 77,564 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside steering idler has slight play

Offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit (3mm)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 74,492 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres worn to outer edges and offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit (3mm)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2014 71,701 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside rear shock absorber has a slight misting of oil

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Apr 2014 71,701 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear shock absorber has a slight misting of oil

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2013 68,635 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 65,674 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 62,661 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 59,781 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 56,729 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 53,351 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 49,572 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 47,648 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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HF02 VRZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 HF02 VRZ, 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

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What year was HF02 VRZ registered?

HF02 VRZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 2 May 2002.

Is HF02 VRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF02 VRZ shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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