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LJ02 HMH

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

67,211 mi
Last recorded67,211 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ02 HMH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 67,211 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2026 67,211 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 May 2025 63,276 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 4 Jul 2024 61,999 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 58,592 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2023 58,592 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 53,326 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2022 53,325 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 50,388 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jun 2021 50,387 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 47,732 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2020 47,732 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 45,849 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 44,474 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 42,908 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 42,908 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 40,918 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 40,918 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 39,543 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 38,453 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 37,666 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2012 35,591 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 35,591 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 32,480 miles

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

o/s/r tyre needs air

Fail 14 Mar 2011 32,480 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/r tyre needs air

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 30,256 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 27,276 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 25,008 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 20,728 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 17,047 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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LJ02 HMH is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LJ02 HMH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ02 HMH registered?

LJ02 HMH is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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