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VM02 CLK

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

136,176 mi
Last recorded136,176 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVM02 CLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 136,176 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2024 136,166 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective hole in lens (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 134,868 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Dec 2023 134,868 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 131,735 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 131,732 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2021 112,016 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 112,012 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2020 96,599 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Oct 2020 96,597 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Oct 2019 85,626 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2019 85,626 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 80,996 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 79,409 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 75,778 miles

plastic undertrays are fitted not allowing full inspection of some underside parts

Pass 22 Jun 2016 74,333 miles

Engine Covers Fitted, Under Trays Fitted & Sills Covered Obscuring Some Components

Tested In Wet Conditions

Pass 24 Jun 2015 70,445 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jun 2014 67,662 miles

Engine Cover Fitted, Vairous Under Trays Fitted, Both Sills Covered Obscuring Some Components From Inspection

Exhaust Corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2014 67,662 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine Cover Fitted, Vairous Under Trays Fitted, Both Sills Covered Obscuring Some Components From Inspection

Exhaust Corroded

Slight Play In Offside Front Antiroll Bar Drop Link

Pass 26 Jun 2013 65,150 miles

slight play inboth front bearings...front discs lipped.

Pass 28 Jun 2012 62,955 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

outer sills covered

Pass 22 Jun 2011 59,287 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre...both rear tyres getting low (3.0mm).

Pass 16 Jun 2010 54,520 miles

belly pan fitted

front discs slight wear

outer sills covered

Pass 24 Jun 2009 47,124 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nelly pan fitted

outer sills covered

Pass 25 Jun 2008 39,859 miles

belly pan fitted

front and rear pads appear low

nearside rear tyre tread depth 3mm

outer sills covered

Pass 27 Jun 2007 34,228 miles

belly pan fitted

front pads showing signs of wear

outer sills covered

Pass 27 Jun 2006 28,715 miles

all wheel rims scratched

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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VM02 CLK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 VM02 CLK, 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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VM02 CLK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 July 2002.

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