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RL02 ZNB

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

68,197 mi
Last recorded68,197 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL02 ZNB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 68,197 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2022 68,075 miles

205/55/16 X 4,,,,,20 yr old,,

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nsf & osf =2=both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing ***************ALL=NSF,NSR,OSR & OSF =4.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened *************ALL.*************** (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 May 2022 68,075 miles

205/55/16 X 4,,,,,20 yr old,,

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nsf & osf =2=both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing ***************ALL=NSF,NSR,OSR & OSF =4.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened *************ALL.*************** (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 68,046 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2021 68,046 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.23 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 0.85 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated Doughnut (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 67,624 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 67,561 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 67,322 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 66,920 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

eml light

Pass 15 Aug 2014 66,198 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 65,496 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2012 39,435 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 23 Aug 2012 39,435 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

engine light on dash

light corrosion on rear subframe & chassi

Pass 10 Aug 2011 33,105 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Plastic trims/guards and shields are covering some prescribed areas

Fail 8 Aug 2011 33,099 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Plastic trims/guards and shields are covering some prescribed areas

Pass 23 Aug 2010 31,614 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 29,871 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 28,874 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 27,792 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 22,078 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2005 16,638 miles

Fog light switch recommend attention

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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RL02 ZNB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 RL02 ZNB, 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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RL02 ZNB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 August 2002.

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