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HG02 HFV

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

97,754 mi
Last recorded97,754 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG02 HFV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 97,754 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 94,220 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 89,237 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 83,737 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 79,710 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 77,344 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front foglight lens broken. Light inoperative.

Pass 7 Jun 2019 76,568 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside rear and front to rear pipes coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2019 76,568 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside rear and front to rear pipes coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 18 May 2018 75,522 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 18 May 2018 75,522 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Jun 2017 74,607 miles

Offside Front fog lamp lens broken

steering damper weak

Pass 15 Jun 2016 66,820 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 15 Jun 2015 61,297 miles

Both rear tyres worn close to legal limit and are perishing

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust heat shield partially adrift

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Screw in n/s/f tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f fog lamp lense smashed

o/s/f jacking bung missing

Pass 15 Jun 2015 61,297 miles

Both rear tyres worn close to legal limit and are perishing

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust heat shield partially adrift

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

Oil leak

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Screw in n/s/f tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f fog lamp lense smashed

o/s/f jacking bung missing

Pass 10 Jun 2014 52,774 miles

Both front tyres scrubbed out inner edge, requires attention soon

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Slight oil leak from diff area

Wiper blade slightly smearing

o/s/f fog lamp lense smashed

o/s/r seat belt stalk casing damaged, working ok at time of test

Pass 18 Jun 2013 43,078 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 39,046 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2011 31,793 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 27 Jul 2010 28,222 miles

windscreen scratched

Pass 20 Jul 2009 24,963 miles

o/s wing mirror glass in poor condition

Fail 20 Jul 2009 24,963 miles

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

o/s wing mirror glass in poor condition

Pass 16 Jul 2008 21,452 miles

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

o/s mirror clouded

screen scored

Fail 19 Jul 2007 17,945 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

wiper in poor condition

Pass 19 Jul 2007 17,945 miles

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

wiper in poor condition

Fail 19 Jul 2006 14,596 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 14,596 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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 HFV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HFV, 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 HFV registered?

HG02 HFV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 August 2002.

Is HG02 HFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG02 HFV shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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