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FH51 LBY

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

66,649 mi
Last recorded66,649 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH51 LBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 66,649 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 65,239 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 63,396 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 60,886 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 54,009 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 52,901 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 52,226 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 51,316 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 49,841 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 49,840 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 48,480 miles

Offside Rear hub has a faint noise when rotated

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

exhaust corroded

outer sills covered

Pass 1 Dec 2015 47,016 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 45,360 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Dec 2013 44,040 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Dec 2013 44,040 miles

registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2012 42,440 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Nov 2011 40,744 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 39,257 miles

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

slight play in near side front wheel bearing

Pass 20 Nov 2009 37,920 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 36,395 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 34,837 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 30,099 miles

front tyres wearing on outter edges

nearside rear tyre on 2-3mm

slight play in front wheel bearings

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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FH51 LBY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 FH51 LBY, 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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What year was FH51 LBY registered?

FH51 LBY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 3 January 2002.

Is FH51 LBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH51 LBY shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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