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KM02 UWJ

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Purple Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

108,214 mi
Last recorded108,214 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM02 UWJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 108,214 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective bracket fractured (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damage/nick (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

general underbody and underbody mechanical component heavy surface corrosion

Fail 6 Mar 2026 108,186 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective bracket fractured (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damage/nick (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside reverse lamp inoperative

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

general underbody and underbody mechanical component heavy surface corrosion

Pass 14 Mar 2025 106,944 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective fractured (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear/rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear and general wear @2.5/3mm ( limit 1.6mm ) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear/rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Lower wing corroding ( not likely to cause injury )

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

general underbody mechanical component surface corrosion

slight inner edge wearing at offside front tyre

Fail 14 Mar 2025 106,944 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective fractured (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear/rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear and general wear @2.5/3mm ( limit 1.6mm ) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear/rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Lower wing corroding ( not likely to cause injury )

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

general underbody mechanical component surface corrosion

slight inner edge wearing at offside front tyre

Pass 18 Mar 2024 105,655 miles

"imbalances" noted at front and rear brakes during roller brake test

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears and rears (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective 1x centre/rear fractured (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges and general wear @3/3.5mm ( limit 1.6mm ) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

general underbody mechanical component surface corrosion

reversing lamps inoperative

Pass 15 Mar 2023 104,516 miles

"imbalance" noted at rear brakes during roller brake test

Exhaust mounting defective centre/rear ( fractured ) (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges wearing and general wear @3mm ( limit 1.6mm ) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

general underbody mechanical component surface corrosion

offside windscreen washer jet weak action

Pass 12 Jan 2022 102,876 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears/rears (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective centre/rear bracket fractured (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

general underbody mechanical component surface corrosion

reduced light output at nearside rear registration plate lamp

reverse lamps inoperative

slight weak action at offside windscreen washer jet

Pass 12 Aug 2020 100,917 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

bearing noise from drive belt area

general underbody mechanical component surface corrosion

imbalance at rear brakes noted during RBT

lamp defective warning on - reverse lamps inoperative

slight misting at steering damper

slight splitting at ends of front windscreen wiper

weak action at offside windscreen washer jet

Pass 21 Jun 2019 99,550 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

imbalance noted at rear brakes during RBT

reverse lamps inoperative

weak action at offside screen wash jet

Pass 8 Jun 2018 97,868 miles

"imbalance" noted at front wheels during RBT

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front to rear/rear (1.1.11 (c))

steering damper moist

Pass 21 Jun 2017 96,149 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroding

headlamp lenses deteriorating - slightly affecting beam image

offside front tyre sidewall damage - nicks/cuts

sill and part underbody covers fitted

steering drag link damper slight leakage of fluid

Fail 21 Jun 2017 96,149 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

front exhaust mount fractured

front to rear brake pipes corroding

headlamp lenses deteriorating - slightly affecting beam image

nearside front tyre sidewall damage - nicks/cuts

sill and part underbody covers fitted

steering drag link damper slight leakage of fluid

Pass 24 Jun 2016 94,234 miles

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

imbalance noted at front brakes during RBT

nearside rear tyre sidewall/tread cracking and wear @3mm ( limit 1.6mm )

offside rear tyre sidewall/tread cracking and wear @2.5/3mm ( limit 1.6mm )

sidewall damage at nearside front tyre

slight deterioration at both headlamp lenses

slight fluid weep at steering damper

slight play at nearside steering idler/joints

Pass 20 Jun 2015 92,381 miles

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

imbalance noted at front brakes during RBT ( rate of decrease )

nick" in nearside front tyre sidewall

offside screen wash jet poor

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

suspect rear brake pad wear

Pass 27 Jun 2014 90,464 miles

1x offside screen wash jet inoperative/blocked

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

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

slight imbalance noted at front brakes during RBT

Pass 28 Jun 2013 86,257 miles

front brake out of balance noted at front brakes during RBT ( on release )

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 29 Jun 2012 81,659 miles

engine,sill and part underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection

offside rear tyre wear @2/2.5mm ( limit 1.6mm )

Pass 10 Jun 2011 76,450 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 73,589 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 64,955 miles

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

slight cut in n/s/f and o/s/f tyre

Pass 30 Nov 2007 57,214 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 49,772 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 49,708 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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KM02 UWJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Purple with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 KM02 UWJ, 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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KM02 UWJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 2 July 2002.

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