CarVerify

Free Car Check

V12 FAJ

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

107,374 mi
Last recorded107,374 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationV12 FAJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 107,374 miles

Front slight play on steering *** lower arms & remote arm piller linkage ***

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 May 2025 99,970 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slight gear box oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear rubber brake hoses perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 31 May 2024 97,945 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Fail 16 May 2024 97,919 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front to rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 May 2023 96,309 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 95,643 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 95,643 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 95,334 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2016 94,842 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre also has small cuts in tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre also has cracking to side wall (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 May 2016 94,842 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre also has small cuts in tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre also has cracking to side wall (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 91,872 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 90,127 miles

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

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

slight play in offside and nearside inner steering joints

Pass 21 Dec 2012 87,801 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 85,497 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 85,494 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 81,554 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 75,476 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2008 70,023 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 70,023 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 63,450 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 63,450 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 59,085 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
Full Mercedes-benz Clk reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

V12 FAJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 V12 FAJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of V12 FAJ?

You can check the full history of V12 FAJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was V12 FAJ registered?

V12 FAJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 4 January 2002.

Is V12 FAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V12 FAJ shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V12 FAJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on V12 FAJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.