CarVerify

Free Car Check

YK02 XHF

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

144,690 mi
Last recorded144,690 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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

RegistrationYK02 XHF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 144,690 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Door corroded

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slow to return

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel arches badly corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2024 143,854 miles

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking points and boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel arches badly corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2024 143,850 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking points and boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel arches badly corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2023 141,861 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking points and boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel arches corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2022 139,422 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arms and panhard rods (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2022 139,419 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arms and panhard rods (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 136,594 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened panhard rods, tiebars (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nsr osr (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills inner sills jscking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

serious corrosion evident in nsr osr arches, silltops

Pass 4 Nov 2020 134,364 miles

Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all suspension components corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2019 131,248 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rears inc panhard rods (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 127,803 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted osf osr (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nsf osf lowers, nsr osr uppers, nsr osr trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2018 127,803 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected rear mount area outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected rear mount area, outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted osf osr (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nsf osf lowers, nsr osr uppers, nsr osr trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 120,580 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Road wheel slightly damaged osf osf (4.2.A.1a)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower fronts (2.4.G.1)

Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened nsr osr (2.4.G.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nsr osr on limit now (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Nov 2017 120,575 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Road wheel slightly damaged osf osf (4.2.A.1a)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower fronts (2.4.G.1)

Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened nsr osr (2.4.G.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nsr osr on limit now (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 110,036 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play idler arm top bush worn (2.2.B.1g)

all suspension components corroded

wiper blade worn

Pass 4 Dec 2015 100,736 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all hoses (3.6.B.4e)

all suspension components have slight corrosion

Fail 3 Dec 2015 100,732 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all hoses (3.6.B.4e)

all suspension components have slight corrosion

Pass 12 May 2014 99,273 miles

chip in windscreen

Fail 28 Apr 2014 99,244 miles

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

chip in windscreen

Pass 17 Apr 2013 96,554 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 93,157 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 88,223 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 88,223 miles

Centre Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 83,147 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 76,749 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 76,749 miles

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 9 May 2008 69,459 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 60,757 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 49,342 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

YK02 XHF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YK02 XHF, 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 YK02 XHF?

You can check the full history of YK02 XHF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YK02 XHF registered?

YK02 XHF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 22 March 2002.

Is YK02 XHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK02 XHF shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YK02 XHF 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 YK02 XHF. 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.