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VA02 UPW

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

145,685 mi
Last recorded145,685 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA02 UPW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 145,685 miles

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

Nearside repeater lamp glass lens damaged lamp still works ok

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Centre of tread on 2.1mm legal limit is 1.6mm and inner edge low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 141,264 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 135,209 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 128,916 miles

Indicator switch faulty stalk not functioning correctly (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 124,274 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective nearside hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 112,592 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 112,591 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 108,179 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 102,554 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2015 96,323 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2015

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 84,381 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 82,274 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 75,043 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2011 75,043 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2010 69,701 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 64,462 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 57,968 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 51,758 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 49,756 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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VA02 UPW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 VA02 UPW, 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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VA02 UPW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 26 June 2002.

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