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LB02 FRF

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

130,002 mi
Last recorded130,002 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB02 FRF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2023 130,002 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 118,312 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 105,579 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2021 105,575 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 105,213 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 105,208 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 102,520 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 102,519 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 102,519 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 9 May 2017 101,535 miles

Nearside Front on 3mm 225/45/17

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front brake pipe slightly corroded

both rear flexis slightly perished

Fail 9 May 2017 101,535 miles

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

Nearside Front on 3mm 225/45/17

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear both rear flexis slightly perished

front wiper dont clear very well

Fail 9 May 2017 101,533 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front on 3mm 225/45/17

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear both rear flexis slightly perished

front wiper dont clear very well

Pass 4 May 2016 96,553 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 96,553 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 89,519 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 62,663 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 47,127 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2013 47,125 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2012 43,302 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 43,293 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2011 39,111 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

parking brake pedal sticking down sometimes

Pass 29 May 2009 31,509 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 26,709 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 21,016 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 15,537 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 15,536 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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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LB02 FRF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 LB02 FRF, 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 LB02 FRF registered?

LB02 FRF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 3 July 2002.

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