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LY02 LML

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,730 mi
Last recorded146,730 miles
Recorded on11 May 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY02 LML
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 May 2021 146,730 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

plastic under trays fitted preventing full inspection of some componants

Fail 11 May 2021 146,728 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

plastic under trays fitted preventing full inspection of some componants

Pass 19 May 2020 142,768 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

plastic undertrays fitted preventing inspection of components

Fail 18 May 2020 142,766 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

plastic undertrays fitted preventing inspection of components

Pass 3 Jun 2019 138,924 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

plastic under trays fitted preventing full inspection of some componants

Fail 28 May 2019 138,922 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

plastic under trays fitted preventing full inspection of some componants

Pass 24 May 2018 134,183 miles

All rear suspension bushes deteriorated

Exhaust system corroded

Front brake pads wearing thin

Front control arm bushes deteriorated

Front headlights discoloured

Neairsde rear tyre on legal limit

Noise from steering rack but no play

Offside rear brake lense damaged but not effecting light output

Offside rear tyre perished and cracking in tread

Play in rear anti roll bar d bushes

Rear subframe bushes deteriorated

Fail 24 May 2018 134,183 miles

All rear suspension bushes deteriorated

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Cleared via diagnostics historic fault code (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust system corroded

Front brake pads wearing thin

Front control arm bushes deteriorated

Front headlights discoloured

Neairsde rear tyre on legal limit

Noise from steering rack but no play

Offside rear brake lense damaged but not effecting light output

Offside rear tyre perished and cracking in tread

Play in rear anti roll bar d bushes

Rear subframe bushes deteriorated

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Cleared via diagnostics passenger seat connector (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 31 May 2017 130,502 miles

Control arm bushes perished

Front discs lipped

Play in rear d bushes

Pass 19 Apr 2016 126,980 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 29 May 2015 122,326 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 122,295 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 May 2014 115,563 miles

1x exhaust hanger missing

n/s/f tyre cracking between treads

Pass 3 Jun 2013 108,432 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 102,241 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 96,297 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 96,263 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 87,793 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 77,277 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 77,277 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 68,630 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 May 2007 58,385 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 58,237 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2006 47,263 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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LY02 LML is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LY02 LML, 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 LY02 LML registered?

LY02 LML is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 6 June 2002.

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