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LB02 TFA

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,979 mi
Last recorded138,979 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2020
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB02 TFA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2020 138,979 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2020 138,979 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 May 2019 134,005 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 May 2019 133,991 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2018 129,915 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre bald around inner shoulder

Fail 8 May 2018 129,914 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre bald around inner shoulder

Pass 26 Jul 2017 126,041 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing around inner shoulder / sidewall

Pass 19 Jul 2016 121,279 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2016 121,279 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 110,670 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 May 2014 100,532 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres wearing edges and bold inner edges

Pass 30 May 2013 89,281 miles

osf tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 16 May 2012 75,717 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 75,751 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 66,471 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on both edges

Pass 25 May 2010 60,403 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 60,309 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2009 52,596 miles

Both front tyre have cuts on inner walls.

Pass 23 May 2008 44,235 miles
Fail 26 May 2007 36,484 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 May 2007 36,484 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 28,416 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2005 23,835 miles

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2005 23,835 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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LB02 TFA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TFA, 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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LB02 TFA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 10 June 2002.

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