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MK02 VTZ

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

161,736 mi
Last recorded161,736 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK02 VTZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 161,736 miles

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

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

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

Rear Inner c.v boots have a slight leak of grease

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

Pass 15 May 2025 159,642 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 157,044 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2021 153,122 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread on 2.00mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 150,221 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear as marked. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material as marked. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Nov 2020 150,176 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear as marked. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material as marked. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 145,818 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2019 145,818 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 139,994 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 139,994 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 134,227 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Nov 2017 134,227 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2016 128,272 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2015 121,710 miles

oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2014 115,492 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 115,492 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

o/s/f tyre inner edge badly worn

Pass 19 Oct 2013 108,026 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2012 101,315 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2011 93,497 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 82,194 miles

Oil leak

cut on the offside front inner sidewall

Pass 11 Nov 2009 71,013 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

Fail 7 Nov 2009 70,828 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2008 57,304 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 49,341 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 49,341 miles

Offside Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 37,910 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 37,910 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

front tyres wearing on edges

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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MK02 VTZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 MK02 VTZ, 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 MK02 VTZ registered?

MK02 VTZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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