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R555 HDY

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,074 mi
Last recorded119,074 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR555 HDY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 119,074 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2026 119,074 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 118,457 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 117,375 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 116,506 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 115,927 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 115,927 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2020 114,534 miles
Fail 20 May 2020 114,534 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 113,803 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 112,990 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 110,895 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 105,344 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 99,481 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 94,069 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 84,450 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 79,756 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 72,504 miles

both front tyres just on 3mm (205/55r16 91w)

Fail 20 Aug 2011 72,504 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres just on 3mm (205/55r16 91w)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 70,274 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 65,390 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 59,601 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 53,702 miles

left rear tyre has nail in tread

right front,right rear and left rear tyre treads †cracking.

Pass 3 Apr 2006 45,032 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 45,032 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R555 HDY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R555 HDY, 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 R555 HDY registered?

R555 HDY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 26 March 2002.

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The MOT history for R555 HDY shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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