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KY02 VBC

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

77,394 mi
Last recorded77,394 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY02 VBC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 77,394 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated [both sides] (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

both front tyres are wearing on edges

Pass 29 Nov 2024 74,205 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 73,541 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 72,214 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2022 72,214 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 71,411 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 70,436 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 69,731 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 68,332 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 66,911 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 65,637 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 63,877 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 61,390 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 61,390 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 58,211 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Feb 2013 54,856 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 52,227 miles

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

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

discs slight wear

Pass 9 Feb 2011 51,318 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 49,417 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)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 17 Feb 2009 46,573 miles

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

front and rear no plates secure but cable tiedied over other plates unabel to see behind

Pass 17 Feb 2009 46,573 miles

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

front and rear no plates secure but cable tiedied over other plates unabel to see behind

Pass 25 Feb 2008 41,961 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Mar 2007 38,998 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 38,998 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 33,391 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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KY02 VBC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 KY02 VBC, 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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KY02 VBC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 26 March 2002.

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