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DG52 LPX

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

126,201 mi
Last recorded126,201 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG52 LPX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2021 126,201 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight engine oil leak

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2020 120,637 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2020 120,673 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2019 112,086 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to middle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 May 2018 106,981 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at front end (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

outer sill trims fitted making thorough inspection of sill condition impossible

Pass 11 May 2017 106,317 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 106,316 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)

Pass 23 May 2016 103,661 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 May 2015 99,620 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2014 95,134 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 90,918 miles

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

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

Front/centre exhaust hangers deteriated.

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

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

Fail 20 May 2013 90,918 miles

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

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

Front/centre exhaust hangers deteriated.

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2012 87,384 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 28 May 2012 87,382 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 81,063 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 68,744 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 57,028 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 57,028 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 43,500 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 34,070 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 28,921 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 28,921 miles

Centre Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Inner Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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DG52 LPX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DG52 LPX, 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 DG52 LPX registered?

DG52 LPX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 5 September 2002.

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