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PL02 LWR

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

75,595 mi
Last recorded75,595 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL02 LWR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 75,595 miles

Both front shocks corroded

Both rear shocks corroded

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

Front and rear subframes covered in undersill

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 May 2025 75,595 miles

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

Both front shocks corroded

Both rear shocks corroded

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

Front and rear subframes covered in undersill

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2024 74,043 miles

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

Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal rear and front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Valve stem slightly damaged all four (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 10 Jun 2023 73,626 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2023 73,624 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2022 72,874 miles

Blower motor Not working

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 May 2022 72,873 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Blower motor Not working

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2021 72,549 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear tyre been driven flat

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to most suspension components

exhaust brackets snapped

Pass 8 Jun 2020 71,847 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 70,606 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 68,551 miles

Nearside Front headlamp aim poor (fogging lens)

Offside Front headlamp aim poor (fogging lens)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively 20kgf (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 65,926 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 65,926 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced very poor beam pattern (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced very poor beam pattern (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 64,300 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 62,787 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

rear plate cracked/damaged

Pass 24 Apr 2014 61,226 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

wiperblsde starting to split

Pass 22 Apr 2013 57,272 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2012 54,885 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Apr 2012 54,866 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Apr 2011 52,021 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

cover under vehicle

Pass 12 Apr 2010 49,242 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 47,509 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2009 47,509 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 43,576 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 41,538 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges.

Exhaust heat shield loose.

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 38,803 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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PL02 LWR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 PL02 LWR, 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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PL02 LWR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 26 June 2002.

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