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L23 TJT

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

96,594 mi
Last recorded96,594 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL23 TJT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Fail 9 Aug 2025 96,594 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

All lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp

Corrosion to all four coil springs

Corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Corrosion to multiple brake pipes

Corrosion to steering components

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlight beam image poor

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

Rear Brake components heavily corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2024 96,292 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Hanger snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded All 4 Springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

Front wiper poor

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2024 96,285 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective Snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded All 4 Springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

Front wiper poor

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 96,013 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2022 83,055 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 81,706 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 77,849 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 68,965 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 61,252 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 54,351 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 48,825 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2014 44,883 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 41,167 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 36,296 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 31,702 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 26,646 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 21,090 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 14,701 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 13,941 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2005 12,676 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 TJT is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 TJT, 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 TJT registered?

L23 TJT is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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