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HG02 FVW

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

153,947 mi
Last recorded153,947 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG02 FVW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 153,947 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL TYRES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 152,758 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 149,833 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 142,891 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2022 142,889 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 137,242 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 133,675 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 132,498 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 128,304 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 121,149 miles

Bonnet handle insecure (managed to open bonnet pulling cable).

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both outer bushes. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Service brake. (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 11 May 2016 116,786 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 110,226 miles

slight play in offside front anti role bar bush

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play in nearside front anti role bar bush

Pass 4 Nov 2013 109,872 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 106,348 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 96,254 miles

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear Tyre devoid of tread on inside edge

offside rear Tyre devoid of tread on inside edge

Pass 25 Jul 2011 96,254 miles

nearside rear Tyre devoid of tread on inside edge

offside rear Tyre devoid of tread on inside edge

Pass 2 Jul 2010 90,377 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 84,377 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2009 84,374 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 73,663 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 63,543 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 53,428 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)

slight leak from power steering,steering box

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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HG02 FVW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 HG02 FVW, 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 HG02 FVW registered?

HG02 FVW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 20 March 2002.

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The MOT history for HG02 FVW shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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