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LH02 AJV

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,489 mi
Last recorded118,489 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLH02 AJV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 118,489 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 units (4.1.4 (b))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 115,677 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 114,187 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both outer bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2024 114,187 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spacing (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Spacing (0.1 (d))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both outer bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 112,161 miles

both front head lamps need repolishing to clear

Pass 16 Mar 2022 110,491 miles

Central Rear Hi level stop lamp not working

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Spacing on number plates is border line and should be replaced next year

Pass 15 Feb 2021 107,406 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 105,909 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 105,909 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 102,604 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 96,727 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 91,594 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 86,775 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 82,900 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 75,911 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 71,907 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 67,867 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 67,867 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 May 2010 63,378 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 56,371 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 47,146 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 47,146 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 17 May 2007 37,929 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 37,929 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 May 2006 27,270 miles

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

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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LH02 AJV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LH02 AJV, 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 LH02 AJV registered?

LH02 AJV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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