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MBZ 1572

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

88,918 mi
Last recorded88,918 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBZ 1572
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 88,918 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2026 88,899 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2025 87,872 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 85,859 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2024 85,826 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 85,110 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 83,966 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 83,966 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 81,296 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 78,039 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2019 78,039 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 73,302 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 73,302 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 73,221 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 72,340 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 69,194 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 61,197 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 52,798 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

both front tyres worn on edges and slightly perrished

Pass 25 May 2012 51,629 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2012 51,629 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 49,833 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2010 49,392 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 46,655 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 41,808 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 36,550 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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MBZ 1572 is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 MBZ 1572, 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 MBZ 1572 registered?

MBZ 1572 is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 26 November 2002.

Is MBZ 1572 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MBZ 1572 shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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