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RD 97

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

53,796 mi
Last recorded53,796 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRD 97
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2026 53,796 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2025 51,896 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 50,165 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 48,786 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 47,615 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Drivers wing mirror glass discoloured/delaminating but still provides an adequate view to the rear

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Imbalance in parking brake application

Indicator switch faulty Self cancels unless held on (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Evidence on outer wall of tyre having been run flat

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Lower pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All 4 front lower suspension arms inner bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 46,055 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads getting low, restricted view however (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

both front seat belts - webbing slow to retract

Pass 23 Oct 2020 45,346 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Oct 2020 45,346 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 44,067 miles

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective both front head lamp reflectors deteriorated and this (plus the the lens is oxidised) is affecting beam image and light out put, near excessive (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 42,419 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front head lamp lenses oxidised/cloudy and its starting to affect beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective front wiper blades deteriorated/smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 40,534 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight wear (3.5.1i)

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

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

engine and body under guards fitted obscuring some components

front head lamp lenses "cloudy"/oxidised and beginning to affect beam image

Pass 28 Sep 2016 38,358 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight wear (3.5.1i)

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

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

off side front tyre has outer shoulder wear

rear exhaust hanger corroded

under tray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 20 Sep 2016 38,357 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight wear (3.5.1i)

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

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

off side front tyre has outer shoulder wear

rear exhaust hanger corroded

under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Sep 2015 36,554 miles

front headlamp lenese cloucdy/crazed biggining to affect beam image

front number plate cracked

near side front tyre has outer shoulder wear

Fail 28 Sep 2015 36,554 miles

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

front headlamp lenese cloucdy/crazed biggining to affect beam image

front number plate cracked

near side front tyre has outer shoulder wear

Pass 24 Sep 2014 34,713 miles

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

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

front number plate cracked

head lamp lenses are "coulding/crazing" which is beginning to affect beam pattern

Pass 18 Sep 2013 32,895 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 31,331 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front and rear brake discs slightly worn

Front number plate cracked

Front tyres have minor inner and outer edge wear

Oil leak

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2011 29,730 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 30 Sep 2010 28,110 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

Front number plate cracked

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 25,665 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

centre rear stop lamp not working

Pass 30 Sep 2008 22,162 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 26 Sep 2007 18,601 miles

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

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

off side front and near side front tyres have inner and outer shoulder wear

Pass 18 Sep 2006 15,105 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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RD 97 is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RD 97, 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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RD 97 is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 2 October 2002.

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