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L23 SMW

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2025
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,247 mi
Last recorded82,247 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL23 SMW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2024 82,247 miles

Covers + Shields Fitted

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Sides Cloudy, Aim Just Met (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Under Vehicle General Rust

Wipers Smeary

Pass 30 Sep 2021 81,279 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 80,083 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 26 Aug 2020 80,056 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine management light on engine oil sensor visitwokshop (8.2.1.2 (h))

Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced undercarriage surface rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 78,248 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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L23 SMW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L23 SMW, 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 L23 SMW registered?

L23 SMW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 3 January 2002.

Is L23 SMW safe to buy?

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