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RN02 JPJ

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

113,300 mi
Last recorded113,300 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN02 JPJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 113,300 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 112,181 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2025 112,181 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 104,964 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 102,511 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2023 102,495 miles

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

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

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 102,002 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 100,481 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 96,078 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 96,031 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 95,765 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 95,765 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 95,025 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 94,392 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 93,750 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 91,458 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 91,458 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 86,076 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 86,001 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

rear exhaust box corroded and poor condition

steering damper slight fluid leak

Pass 20 Jun 2008 74,777 miles

Oil leak

rear number plate starting to weather

Pass 20 Jun 2007 62,395 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 49,582 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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RN02 JPJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 RN02 JPJ, 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 RN02 JPJ registered?

RN02 JPJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 21 June 2002.

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