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LB51 TXF

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

116,732 mi
Last recorded116,732 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB51 TXF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 116,732 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front lamps faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front both front seatbelts slow to retract

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone b chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 93,599 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2024 88,018 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 84,304 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 81,921 miles
Fail 9 May 2022 81,910 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 80,203 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2021 80,199 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake pipe corroded and burst (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 May 2020 78,656 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 75,530 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 75,524 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 73,266 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 70,437 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 66,255 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 63,598 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2013 62,689 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 62,374 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 60,022 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 56,854 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 52,798 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 49,382 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 45,422 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 41,082 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2005 37,922 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.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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LB51 TXF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 LB51 TXF, 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 LB51 TXF registered?

LB51 TXF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 4 January 2002.

Is LB51 TXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB51 TXF shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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