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L17 JBA

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

120,655 mi
Last recorded120,655 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL17 JBA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 120,655 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering Box Drop Arm Joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2025 120,655 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

O/S Rear Inner Rear Light Not Working

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering Box Drop Arm Joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 109,319 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn below 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Sep 2024 109,319 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn below 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 95,892 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Sep 2023 95,892 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both Sides (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Both Reverse Light Not Working

Engine unable to turn off with lights switched on

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 89,182 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 87,989 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2021 87,989 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 85,822 miles

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 85,061 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 84,478 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 83,542 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 80,196 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edge and close to legal limit

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Propshaft doughnut worn

Undertrays fitted

Fail 1 Oct 2016 80,196 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edge and close to legal limit

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Propshaft doughnut worn

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2015 60,970 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 59,563 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 57,896 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Oct 2013 57,892 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2012 54,830 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 53,915 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 51,326 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 49,568 miles

slight lift in offside front lower ball joint

Pass 21 Oct 2008 48,350 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 46,468 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 43,949 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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L17 JBA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 L17 JBA, 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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L17 JBA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 7 August 2002.

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