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M500 LSF

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

113,999 mi
Last recorded113,999 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM500 LSF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 113,999 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 5 May 2025 112,979 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 112,509 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2024 111,401 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 103,168 miles

Fuel hose deteriorated near fuel tank (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 102,390 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2020 102,390 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 98,719 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/18 tyre also has small splits on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre also has small splits on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Sep 2019 98,719 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect incorrect spacing and tinted (0.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/18 tyre also has small splits on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre also has small splits on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 96,170 miles

Nearside Front lower ball joint has slight play

Offside Front lower suspension arm bush starting to split

Pass 23 Sep 2017 93,568 miles

Offside Front Lower ball joint has slight play

under trays fitted obscuring certain items

Pass 23 Sep 2016 92,048 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 23 Sep 2016 92,048 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 8 Jul 2015 87,453 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Jul 2015 87,453 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 82,340 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 82,337 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 79,811 miles

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)

Fail 3 Jul 2013 79,811 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 Jul 2012 78,201 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 76,248 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 76,246 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 85,391 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 10 Feb 2010 85,391 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 81,614 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 70,018 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 55,062 miles

front brake pads getting low

Pass 20 Jul 2006 41,994 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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M500 LSF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 M500 LSF, 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 M500 LSF registered?

M500 LSF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 8 October 2002.

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The MOT history for M500 LSF shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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