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LO51 LLU

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

49,523 mi
Last recorded49,523 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO51 LLU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 49,523 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2026 49,523 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 48,887 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 47,152 miles

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rear prop front flexy deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 46,446 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rear prop front flexy (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2023 46,446 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rear prop front flexy (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 45,785 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 45,783 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 44,994 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 44,249 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 43,086 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 41,449 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 41,449 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 38,731 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 36,201 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 33,293 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 33,283 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)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 32,918 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 32,571 miles

Engine warning lamp on indicating a fault

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 31,394 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 31,377 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 Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 30,333 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 30,333 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)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine management light on

Pass 24 Sep 2009 29,446 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 27,502 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 24,991 miles

slight weep from the steering damper

Pass 2 Oct 2006 21,686 miles

n/s front tyre worn on the outer edge

slight weep steering damper

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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LO51 LLU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 LO51 LLU, 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 LO51 LLU registered?

LO51 LLU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 5 February 2002.

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