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SA02 NHC

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Green Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

96,024 mi
Last recorded96,024 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA02 NHC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 96,024 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2025 94,069 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2025 94,069 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 88,485 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 80,832 miles

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

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

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

under tray fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 17 Feb 2022 76,026 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Under tray fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 16 Feb 2022 76,023 miles

Front Coil spring fractured or broken both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens seriously defective both faded (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Under tray fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 13 Nov 2020 72,710 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 72,710 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 68,209 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 59,667 miles

engine covers and under shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 20 Nov 2018 59,666 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded before hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

engine covers and under shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 23 Sep 2017 56,116 miles

Offside Front tyre is perished and cracking

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

engine covers and under shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 13 Sep 2017 56,115 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front tyre is perished and cracking

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

engine covers and under shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 10 Mar 2016 52,568 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 52,568 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 51,121 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all rear suspension arms corroded

one rear exhaust mounting corroded away

Pass 18 Nov 2013 49,453 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Nov 2013 49,453 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Dec 2012 47,580 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Dec 2012 47,579 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Dec 2011 44,285 miles

nearside front tyre wall perished

Pass 8 Dec 2010 40,252 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 40,252 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 35,560 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 30,253 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 25,329 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 18,742 miles

slight transmission oil leak

Pass 30 May 2006 16,771 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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SA02 NHC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Green with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SA02 NHC, 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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SA02 NHC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 6 June 2002.

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