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LG02 TVC

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

162,823 mi
Last recorded162,823 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG02 TVC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc
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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2023 162,823 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

exhaust bolts starting to deteriorate

head lamp glasses deteriorating due to uv light

Fail 29 Mar 2023 162,823 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

exhaust bolts starting to deteriorate

head lamp glasses deteriorating due to uv light

Pass 11 Mar 2022 150,225 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front headlamps deteriorated by uv light

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 10 Mar 2022 150,225 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front headlamps deteriorated by uv light

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

engine light illuminated

under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 29 Mar 2021 138,804 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides starting to deteriorate (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

steering damper starting to leak oil

Fail 19 Mar 2021 138,804 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides starting to deteriorate (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

steering damper starting to leak oil

Pass 26 Feb 2020 130,998 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion of rear fuel bleed line

Pass 4 Mar 2019 119,560 miles

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

Nearside Front 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))

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

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

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

Obligatory mirror deteriorated but still allows view to the rear

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

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2019 119,541 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front 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))

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

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

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

Obligatory mirror deteriorated but still allows view to the rear

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 107,202 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 28 Feb 2018 107,202 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 93,034 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 7 Feb 2017 93,034 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 18 May 2015 78,477 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 8 May 2014 75,132 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 75,132 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 May 2013 71,736 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 71,736 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 May 2012 69,774 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 63,919 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 20 May 2010 57,789 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 57,699 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 May 2009 81,020 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 44,498 miles

water damage front and rear no plates

Pass 10 Jul 2006 40,033 miles

front and rear number plates deteriorating

noise from rear brakes(foot)

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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LG02 TVC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 LG02 TVC, 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 LG02 TVC registered?

LG02 TVC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 18 June 2002.

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