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MJ02 MHX

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

126,061 mi
Last recorded126,061 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ02 MHX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 126,061 miles

Central Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

EM LIGHT IS ON VEHICLE 1ST USED BEFORE 1ST JULY 2003

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Various suspension components have age related corroion

Pass 10 Feb 2025 123,641 miles

Exhaust mounting defective system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

Suspension components have age related corrosion

Fail 10 Feb 2025 123,634 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

Suspension components have age related corrosion

Pass 6 Feb 2024 120,634 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

EM Light illuminated (vehicle 1st used before 1st July 2003)

Exhaust has age related corosion

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On lower bulkhead & across floor (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2024 120,634 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

EM Light illuminated (vehicle 1st used before 1st July 2003)

Exhaust has age related corosion

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On lower bulkhead & across floor (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 118,139 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 115,964 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 113,181 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 113,181 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2020 111,695 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 104,803 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 102,357 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Nov 2016 99,866 miles

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 97,360 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Sep 2015 97,340 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 93,445 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 89,979 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2013 89,979 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2012 86,973 miles

Centre Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 86,973 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 80,339 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 80,339 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2009 69,676 miles

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

steering box damper leaking fluid

undercovers fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2008 60,745 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 60,745 miles

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

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

offside rear brake pipe feed to flex in a rusty condition

Pass 6 Nov 2007 55,822 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 55,822 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 48,024 miles

suspect rear pads worn low

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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MJ02 MHX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 MJ02 MHX, 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 MJ02 MHX registered?

MJ02 MHX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 26 April 2002.

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