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V123 JLD

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

132,483 mi
Last recorded132,483 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV123 JLD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 132,483 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 3 Aug 2026 132,483 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 130,778 miles

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 130,653 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Everywhere (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 130,636 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 130,621 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 130,329 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 130,079 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 127,817 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 127,771 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 126,703 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Fail 10 Jan 2018 126,678 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 125,504 miles

light rusting to front and rear suspension components

nearside and offside front plastic headlamp covers deteriorating

nearside and offside front tyres damage to outer walls and deteriorating

Fail 6 Jan 2017 125,457 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall where marked (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall where marked (4.1.D.1b)

light rusting to front and rear suspension components

nearside and offside front plastic headlamp covers deteriorating

nearside and offside front tyres damage to outer walls and deteriorating

Pass 17 Dec 2015 124,219 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

unable too see bottom off rear springs

Pass 31 Dec 2014 122,843 miles

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

can not see bottom of rear springs

Pass 19 Dec 2013 120,629 miles

Can't see bottom of rear springs

Fail 17 Dec 2013 120,601 miles

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

Can't see bottom of rear springs

Pass 12 Nov 2012 115,530 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

can not see bottom of rear springs

Pass 8 Nov 2011 111,563 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 111,560 miles

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Bodykit fitted.

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 109,826 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 108,167 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 105,404 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 99,377 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 94,130 miles

near side rear hand brake lower effort noticed

Fail 25 May 2006 91,703 miles

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)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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V123 JLD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,597cc 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 V123 JLD, 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 V123 JLD registered?

V123 JLD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 20 August 2002.

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