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J30 DEN

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

72,574 mi
Last recorded72,574 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ30 DEN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 72,574 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both front track rod ends (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

general heavy corrosion to under side of vehicle

Pass 14 Aug 2025 72,406 miles

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

heavy surface corrosion to under side of vehicle

Fail 11 Aug 2025 72,405 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

heavy surface corrosion to under side of vehicle

Pass 15 Nov 2023 72,394 miles

Front brakes binding slightly

surface corrosion to underside

Pass 8 Oct 2022 72,222 miles

heavy surface corrosion to underside

Pass 30 Oct 2021 72,116 miles

surface corrosion to underside

Pass 4 Nov 2020 71,983 miles

Nearside Front binding slightly

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

handbrake balance poor

heavy surface corrosion to underside

Pass 24 Oct 2019 71,468 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 70,822 miles

brake pad wear sensor faulty.

Pass 22 Nov 2017 70,256 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 70,255 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 69,504 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 66,911 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 65,897 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 65,425 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 64,774 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake discs in poor corroded condition, also warped, starting to pulse through brake pedal. change asap.

slight play in n/s inner track rod joint, dust cover also in poor condition.

Pass 3 Jan 2012 63,741 miles

Nearside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both front brake discs in poor corroded condition.also slightly warped.

Fail 3 Jan 2012 63,741 miles

Nearside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front brake discs in poor corroded condition.also slightly warped.

Pass 17 Jan 2011 61,778 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 49,742 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 49,742 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 45,218 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 40,198 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 38,756 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 38,756 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 34,467 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 27,165 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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J30 DEN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 J30 DEN, 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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J30 DEN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 September 2002.

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