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M500 TLH

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

54,571 mi
Last recorded54,571 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM500 TLH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 54,571 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wing Corroded, unlikely to cause injury

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Various corrosion to the underside and suspension components

Fail 5 Jun 2026 54,571 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LEDs fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wing Corroded, unlikely to cause injury

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Various corrosion to the underside and suspension components

Pass 7 Jun 2025 51,701 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both hazed (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm 255.35.18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 49,953 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jun 2024 49,953 miles

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on dash (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2023 48,098 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2023 48,096 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 May 2022 44,670 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 39,965 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 36,011 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2020 36,011 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 31,553 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 31,553 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 25,677 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2018 25,414 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 22,750 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 22,750 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 16,783 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 12,035 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/s/f headlamp aim borderline low. Outer sills covered. Both front tyres starting to tear. Rear spring bases corroding.

Rear brake balance. Oil leak from gearbox.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Feb 2015 12,035 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/s/f headlamp aim borderline low. Outer sills covered. Both front lower rear arms inner bushes seperating. Both front tyres starting to tear. Rear spring bases corroding.

Rear brake balance. Oil leak from gearbox.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2014 10,844 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 10,796 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres cracking

gearbox leaking

Pass 8 Mar 2013 10,642 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 9,954 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 9,823 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 9,316 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 8,805 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 8,556 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 7,657 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 6,478 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2005 6,436 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 TLH is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 M500 TLH, 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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M500 TLH is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 9 November 2002.

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