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NK02 TXS

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

77,382 mi
Last recorded77,382 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK02 TXS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 77,382 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Front exhaust mount missing

Lower Under body of vehicle has been thickly coated in underseal

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded at join with flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Dust cover split (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy At limit of advisory (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Fuel pump shroud contacting prop shaft. Insecure.

Rear Lower N/S & O/S Foremost rear subframe mounting areas corroded

Rear Lower Rear suspension components are corroded.

Rear N/S & O/S Service brake reading low.

Fail 4 Nov 2025 77,372 miles

Central Lower Prop shaft bearing excessively worn Excessive movement in prop shaft bearing rubber surround, allowing prop shaft to knock on midway cross member. (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis leg corroded through on inner wheel arch. Within 30cm on lower arm mounting point. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Front exhaust mount missing

Lower Under body of vehicle has been thickly coated in underseal

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Brake pipe loose with inner wheel arch. (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded at join with flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Dust cover split (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy At limit of advisory (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Fuel pump shroud contacting prop shaft. Insecure.

Rear Lower N/S & O/S Foremost rear subframe mounting areas corroded

Rear Lower Rear suspension components are corroded.

Rear N/S & O/S Service brake reading low.

Fail 27 Aug 2025 77,351 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured arm bracket fractured and corroded (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured arm bracket fractured and corroded (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

rust and corrosion to underside of vehicle and components and heavily undersealed

Pass 7 Dec 2022 76,327 miles

Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity both sides (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

under s ide sprayed with protective paint covering all components

Pass 20 Nov 2021 75,634 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 75,602 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 74,827 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Nov 2020 74,791 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2019 72,587 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear 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 14 May 2018 70,655 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 66,858 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 64,107 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 61,127 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 56,573 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 51,259 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 51,259 miles

Engine management light on

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 45,567 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 40,516 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 34,723 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 31,220 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 26,446 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 19,479 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 14,373 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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NK02 TXS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 NK02 TXS, 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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NK02 TXS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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