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LE02 VWJ

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

165,137 mi
Last recorded165,137 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE02 VWJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 165,137 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2025 163,420 miles

Exhaust corroded and deteriorated

Full under trays fitted

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

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

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Rear brakes slightly fluctuation

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear subframe corroded

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2024 161,767 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 161,065 miles

Front brake hoses worn in the middle of hose

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside rear coil spring corroded

Rear chassis corroded

Rear subframe bushes worn

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2022 160,054 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 158,951 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 158,951 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 157,781 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear exhaust hanger broken

Fail 25 Mar 2020 157,781 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 1 Apr 2019 151,143 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre has screw in tread

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 151,143 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre has screw in tread

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 141,917 miles

Nearside Front steering arm has slight play

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front steering arm has play

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres worn bold on inner edges

Pass 29 Mar 2017 133,926 miles

Front both front tyres worn low on inside edges

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 21 Mar 2016 127,894 miles

Centre stop lamp has 50% not working

Offside Rear tyre wearing and perishing

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 21 Mar 2016 127,894 miles

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

Centre stop lamp has 50% not working

Offside Rear tyre wearing and perishing

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 17 Mar 2015 120,786 miles

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)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 108,151 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 94,024 miles

both headlamps, dip beam pattens poor

Fail 19 Mar 2013 94,020 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both headlamps, dip beam pattens poor

Pass 19 Jul 2012 90,635 miles

offside rear alloy wheel has had previous repair made to inner bead rim

Pass 13 Jul 2011 81,630 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 74,336 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 65,342 miles

front suspension bushes starting to perish

front tyre treads outer edges wearing

nearside rear tyre tread worn to 1.6mm

offside rear tyre tread to 2.5mm

rear antiroll bar starting to rust

rear number plate starting to discolour

Pass 11 Sep 2008 53,196 miles

rear number plate starting to discolour

Pass 8 Nov 2007 41,457 miles

front brake discs starting to wear

front wheel bearings slight play

nearside rear tyre tread worn to 1.6mm

offside rear tyre tread worn to 2mm

rear number plate starting to discolour

Pass 26 Oct 2006 30,310 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2005 20,129 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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LE02 VWJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 LE02 VWJ, 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 LE02 VWJ registered?

LE02 VWJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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