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M55 AHS

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

149,987 mi
Last recorded149,987 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM55 AHS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 149,987 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair h/brake (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

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

under trays and covers fitted unable to access all testable items

Pass 9 Dec 2021 143,652 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 140,309 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 140,309 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 142,119 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 133,061 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 123,002 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear discs slightly lipped (3.5.1i)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both sides (1.7.5a)

Multiple small chips outside zone A in windscreen

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 29 Mar 2017 122,915 miles

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

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides/offside rear (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear discs slightly lipped (3.5.1i)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both sides (1.7.5a)

Multiple small chips outside zone A in windscreen

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

Offside front tyre has chunks out of sidewall

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 115,245 miles

off side front tyre has cuts on side wall

Fail 20 Apr 2016 115,240 miles

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

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

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

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

off side front tyre has cuts on side wall

Pass 24 Feb 2015 108,408 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 108,408 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 99,534 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 98,394 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 94,093 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 89,298 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

oil leak from the gearbox

Pass 8 Nov 2010 85,366 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 30,945 miles

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

Nearside 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)

advise all for tyres worn on edges

Pass 16 Jul 2009 79,266 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 79,266 miles

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

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

Upper Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 74,405 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 61,583 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 48,157 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)

Pass 26 Oct 2005 37,031 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)

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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M55 AHS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 M55 AHS, 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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M55 AHS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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