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L13 CDE

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

129,550 mi
Last recorded129,550 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL13 CDE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 129,550 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

under body corrosion

Pass 12 Mar 2025 129,544 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 129,535 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 129,506 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 129,502 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2022 129,502 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 129,497 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 129,484 miles

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

rear brakes squeel

Pass 11 Feb 2019 129,213 miles

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

slight corrosion on rear suspension components

Pass 13 Feb 2018 128,416 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit slight inner edge wear (4.1.E.1)

Nearside unable to inspect inner sill

Offside Rear unable to inspect inner sill

rear suspension components slightly corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2018 128,412 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre pipe hanger corroded and broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit slight inner edge wear (4.1.E.1)

Nearside unable to inspect inner sill

Offside Rear unable to inspect inner sill

rear suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2017 128,075 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement top arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement top arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

rear suspension components slightly corroded

unable to inspect inner sills

unable to inspect outer sills

Pass 17 Feb 2016 127,655 miles

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed drivers belt (5.2.2b)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 127,142 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 126,596 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 126,589 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 125,798 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 125,798 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 120,794 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 9 Mar 2012 120,794 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 112,551 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 112,547 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 105,180 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 98,014 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 97,557 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 84,953 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2007 84,953 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 68,094 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 50,241 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 49,588 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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L13 CDE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 L13 CDE, 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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L13 CDE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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