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LJ02 HVS

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

68,568 mi
Last recorded68,568 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ02 HVS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 68,568 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2025 64,516 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 61,734 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2024 61,734 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 56,737 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 50,884 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearly white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearly white (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 2 Aug 2021 50,884 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearly white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearly white (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2020 47,562 miles

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

centre exhaust bracket / mount broken

Pass 16 Aug 2019 44,091 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 44,091 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 41,304 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 39,228 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 35,863 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 31,685 miles

Oil leak

check engine light on

Pass 2 Sep 2013 29,111 miles

Engine light on

Oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2012 26,140 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2011 23,315 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 19,529 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 15,585 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 12,646 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 11,147 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 8,491 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 HVS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 LJ02 HVS, 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 HVS registered?

LJ02 HVS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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The MOT history for LJ02 HVS shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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