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LM02 PHN

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

47,733 mi
Last recorded47,733 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM02 PHN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 47,733 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 47,294 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 46,854 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2023 46,850 miles

Emission control equipment obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

e m l light on

Pass 10 Oct 2022 46,682 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

engine management light on

Fail 10 Oct 2022 46,682 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

engine management light on

Pass 11 Oct 2021 45,990 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 45,271 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front hanger corroded/broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished/very poor (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

eml pre 01/07/2003

Fail 13 Oct 2020 45,271 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front hanger corroded/broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished/very poor (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

eml pre 01/07/2003

Pass 8 Apr 2019 43,459 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all vehicle tyres cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 42,388 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 42,384 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 41,401 miles

all tyres perishing/cracking

wiper smearing/deteriorating

Pass 11 Apr 2016 40,540 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 39,762 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 39,013 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 38,214 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 37,562 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 36,843 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 36,121 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 35,315 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 34,358 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 32,839 miles

minor exhaust blow from area of manifold

Pass 8 May 2006 30,729 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 28,727 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 PHN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 LM02 PHN, 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

How do I check the history of LM02 PHN?

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What year was LM02 PHN registered?

LM02 PHN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 July 2002.

Is LM02 PHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM02 PHN shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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