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J1 RLS

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Green Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,008 mi
Last recorded114,008 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ1 RLS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 114,008 miles

Both floors to inner sills are showing signs of corrosion

Centre exhaust is very corroded

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both and damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Underside of vehicle is showing signs of corrosion

Fail 8 Dec 2025 114,006 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Boot floor /tow eye /tow bar mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Both floors to inner sills are showing signs of corrosion

Centre exhaust is very corroded

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both and damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Underside of vehicle is showing signs of corrosion

Fail 13 Nov 2025 113,936 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan has hole within the 30cm of seat belt (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 111,886 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2023 107,789 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 101,764 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 95,686 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 92,137 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 87,434 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 84,689 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 79,409 miles

REAR TYRES FEATHERED ON INSIDE EDGE

Pass 25 Jan 2017 78,724 miles

Nearside Front worn on the outer tread

front brake pads approx 3mm

Fail 24 Jan 2017 78,724 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front worn on the outer tread

front brake pads approx 3mm

Pass 21 Jan 2016 77,730 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 75,368 miles

exhaust front pipe bracket broken away but system still supported

Pass 20 Jan 2014 73,295 miles

both front tyres wearing heavily on outer edges

exhaust front pipe bracket broken away but exhaust still supported

Pass 21 Jan 2013 71,134 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 69,239 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 66,040 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2011 66,021 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 60,155 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 53,167 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Fail 5 Jan 2009 53,167 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 43,807 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2007 43,804 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 35,346 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 27,663 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2005 27,602 miles

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

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Offside Rear 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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J1 RLS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Green with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J1 RLS, 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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J1 RLS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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