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LM02 PHJ

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

106,027 mi
Last recorded106,027 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM02 PHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2022 106,027 miles

Nearside Front carcked

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

Pass 24 Apr 2021 105,029 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 103,001 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 100,780 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear into hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Sep 2017 96,171 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear into hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 89,468 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 15 Sep 2015 82,804 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 15 Sep 2015 82,804 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2014 76,390 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Aug 2014 76,167 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 13 Aug 2013 70,595 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 70,268 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 64,711 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 56,905 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre wearing thin on outer edge

Pass 18 Jun 2010 50,655 miles
Fail 1 May 2010 49,978 miles

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

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

Offside Front Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 18 Apr 2009 44,284 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Slight "knock" detected from front suspension area

Pass 18 Apr 2009 44,284 miles

Slight "knock" detected from front suspension area

Pass 2 Apr 2008 37,953 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on edges

Small stone chip in windscreen

Fail 2 Apr 2008 37,953 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on edges

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Small stone chip in windscreen

Pass 28 Mar 2007 29,535 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 23,405 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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LM02 PHJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LM02 PHJ, 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 LM02 PHJ registered?

LM02 PHJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 10 July 2002.

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The MOT history for LM02 PHJ shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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