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RD02 BBE

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

56,704 mi
Last recorded56,704 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRD02 BBE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 56,704 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

general front and rear suspension corrosion

Pass 8 Apr 2025 55,981 miles

Front outer brake pads breaking up

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

slight corrosion to front and rear suspension components

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2024 55,737 miles

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

transmission oil leak

Fail 9 Apr 2024 55,736 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

transmission oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2022 55,481 miles

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

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

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

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

chassis cross brace bars corroded

general corrosion to suspension components

Fail 29 Sep 2022 55,481 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

chassis cross brace bars corroded

general corrosion to suspension components

Pass 16 Jan 2020 55,059 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front lenses opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 53,996 miles

Offside head light slightly condensation.

under tray fitted.gear box oil sump slightly damp.front tyre outer wall poor condition.

Pass 10 Jan 2018 53,047 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES AND BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHED IN TREAD

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

OIL ;EAK AREA OF GEAR BOX

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 52,232 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced water ingress (1.7.5a)

Offside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak slight gearbox ()

all tyres lightly deteriorated aged

Pass 7 Jan 2016 51,373 miles

SLIGHT OIL LEAK GEAR BOX

Fail 7 Jan 2016 51,373 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

SLIGHT OIL LEAK GEAR BOX

Pass 2 Jan 2015 50,454 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

gear box oil leak

Pass 2 Jan 2014 49,711 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 48,676 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 47,720 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 45,277 miles

Vehicle fitted with plastic sill covers at time of test

Pass 16 Dec 2009 43,572 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 40,995 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 34,951 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 29,151 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 22,984 miles

both front tyres treads cracking

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s wiper split

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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RD02 BBE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 RD02 BBE, 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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RD02 BBE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 14 August 2002.

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