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KU02 GOJ

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2024
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

159,625 mi
Last recorded159,625 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU02 GOJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Fail 18 Mar 2025 159,625 miles

Central Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm ball joint slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front fog light not working

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

Rear reverse light not working

Pass 19 Jul 2023 155,080 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust deteriorated front to rear

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output NS AND OS FRONT (4.1.4 (b))

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

Unable to measure rear pads

Pass 17 May 2021 153,049 miles
Fail 17 May 2021 153,049 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2020 146,888 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt childseats x 2 ()

Offside Front o/s front spot light

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

Fail 5 Mar 2020 146,888 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt childseats x 2 ()

Offside Front o/s front spot light

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 140,446 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 140,444 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

washer warning light on dash

Pass 21 Feb 2018 135,482 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 135,478 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 129,021 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both end bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

head light patterns poor

Pass 11 Feb 2016 118,966 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

brake pedal rubber wearing smooth in corner

headlamp lenses turning opaque

Fail 11 Feb 2016 118,966 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

brake pedal rubber wearing smooth in corner

headlamp lenses turning opaque

Pass 17 Feb 2015 111,394 miles

Nearside headlamp pattern slighty vague

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

offside front tyre worn on edges - just acceptable

Fail 17 Feb 2015 111,394 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside headlamp pattern slighty vague

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

offside front tyre worn on edges - just acceptable

Pass 27 Feb 2014 107,541 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 107,541 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 103,481 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 100,212 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Feb 2011 94,950 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 88,620 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 88,620 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 83,824 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 71,645 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 71,645 miles

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

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

Fail 1 May 2007 63,842 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

centre stop lamp bot working

Pass 1 May 2007 63,842 miles

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)

centre stop lamp bot working

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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KU02 GOJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KU02 GOJ, 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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KU02 GOJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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