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K20 BBE

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

179,163 mi
Last recorded179,163 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK20 BBE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 179,163 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2024 177,296 miles

Nearside Rear wheell arch corroded

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2023 175,145 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 168,380 miles

Offside mirror glass becoming slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 Sep 2021 166,224 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 163,283 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 163,107 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 156,719 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 148,898 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 141,777 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 135,445 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 135,437 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 128,703 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 121,733 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 121,496 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 113,971 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 107,759 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear tyre devoid of tread inner edge offside rear getting low

Fail 10 Oct 2012 107,759 miles

Front Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear tyre devoid of tread inner edge offside rear getting low

Pass 19 Oct 2011 100,186 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 93,832 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 83,714 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 74,372 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 65,676 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 65,676 miles

Centre Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 58,673 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2005 46,362 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2005 46,362 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside 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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K20 BBE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 K20 BBE, 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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K20 BBE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 10 July 2002.

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