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R5 FUL

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

78,241 mi
Last recorded78,241 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR5 FUL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 78,241 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 76,698 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 76,128 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2023 76,127 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 74,279 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both side (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 73,162 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 71,738 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 71,738 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 69,902 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 66,793 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 65,302 miles

205/55/16 N/S/F TYRE WORN UNEVENLY

Pass 4 Aug 2016 63,045 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Jul 2015 58,196 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2014 56,055 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 56,055 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside and nearside rear tyres cracked and perished.

Pass 10 May 2013 52,476 miles

205/55/16 BOTH FRONT AND O/S/R TYRES DETERIORATED

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

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

Pass 26 May 2012 50,995 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 48,271 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 43,980 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 35,571 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 29,672 miles

205/55/16 n/s/r and o/s/f tyres deteriorated

Fail 4 Oct 2007 29,672 miles

Centre Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

205/55/16 n/s/r and o/s/f tyres deteriorated

Pass 4 Oct 2006 27,465 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 24,861 miles

Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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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R5 FUL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R5 FUL, 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 R5 FUL registered?

R5 FUL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 3 April 2002.

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