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R444 HVL

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

73,720 mi
Last recorded73,720 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR444 HVL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 73,720 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 63,059 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear jacking point block missing

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 55,193 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 84,783 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2021 49,927 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 49,894 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged slight deterioted (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2019 49,894 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged slight deterioted (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 49,872 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 49,872 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2017 47,610 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2017 47,460 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 45,749 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 20 Sep 2016 45,749 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 42,810 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 2 Sep 2015 42,810 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 39,959 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 39,740 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)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 35,926 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 32,576 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 29,287 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 19 Oct 2011 29,287 miles

Centre Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Aug 2010 23,438 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 20,862 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 18,187 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 15,458 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 12,492 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 9,893 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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R444 HVL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 R444 HVL, 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 R444 HVL registered?

R444 HVL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 September 2002.

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