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RG02 SWX

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

174,856 mi
Last recorded174,856 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG02 SWX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 174,856 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively and rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 174,851 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively and rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 174,698 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively ALL (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 May 2022 174,662 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 174,119 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2021 174,112 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 172,791 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 167,254 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 161,875 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)

Fail 18 Nov 2015 161,875 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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 10 Nov 2014 156,627 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 152,995 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Oct 2012 150,450 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 147,594 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 120,654 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 104,207 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Dec 2009 104,207 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 92,034 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 92,034 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 25 Oct 2007 85,384 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

slight clonk from steering no wear apparant

unable to carry out full test due to sill covers and undertrays

Pass 25 Oct 2007 85,384 miles

slight clonk from steering no wear apparant

unable to carry out full test due to sill covers and undertrays

Pass 12 Oct 2006 64,450 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 49,732 miles

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

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

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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RG02 SWX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 RG02 SWX, 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 RG02 SWX registered?

RG02 SWX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 20 June 2002.

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The MOT history for RG02 SWX shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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