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GU52 LJX

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

101,497 mi
Last recorded101,497 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2014
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU52 LJX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Jun 2014 101,497 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Various light defect warnings on dash

Pass 13 Aug 2013 96,702 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 6 Aug 2012 92,619 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

correct type number plates fitted at re-test

s.r.s warning lamp is illuminated

Pass 6 Aug 2012 92,619 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

correct type number plates fitted at re-test

s.r.s warning lamp is illuminated

Pass 7 Jul 2011 85,851 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 Jun 2010 80,402 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 89,021 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 72,627 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 72,623 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 58,689 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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GU52 LJX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GU52 LJX, 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 GU52 LJX registered?

GU52 LJX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 13 September 2002.

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