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KY02 VDA

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests33 (22 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,295 mi
Last recorded136,295 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY02 VDA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

22 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 136,295 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

front exhaust flange corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2026 136,295 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

front exhaust flange corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2025 134,721 miles

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

Nearside Rear sill end corroded

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

front exhaust flange corroded

windscreen chipped

Pass 14 Aug 2024 131,180 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Aug 2024 131,180 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 129,301 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2023 129,230 miles

Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened offside front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 126,757 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 1 Sep 2022 126,678 miles

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced offside front out rigger from chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 123,284 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 25 Aug 2021 123,277 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 120,456 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 117,538 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2019 117,510 miles

Rear fog lamp not working offside (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced offside rear lower (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 111,195 miles

Road wheel slightly distorted nearside front (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH FRONTS (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2018 111,077 miles

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted nearside front (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH FRONTS (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 107,034 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 103,640 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 96,589 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

both rear tyres worn low especially on inner edge

Fail 8 Sep 2015 96,589 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

both rear tyres worn low especially on inner edge

Pass 5 Sep 2014 92,082 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 81,902 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front tyre badly worn on inner edge

Fail 17 Sep 2013 81,902 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front tyre badly worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Sep 2012 69,442 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 69,442 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 68,448 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 65,895 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 63,266 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 61,544 miles

o/s front and o/s rear tyres have fatigue cracks in side walls.

Pass 26 Mar 2008 59,965 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 48,930 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 40,898 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 40,898 miles

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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 VDA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KY02 VDA, 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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What year was KY02 VDA registered?

KY02 VDA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 18 March 2002.

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