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LA51 LXT

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

116,990 mi
Last recorded116,990 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA51 LXT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Oct 2021 116,990 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 115,368 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 97,704 miles

WIPERS WORN

Fail 31 Oct 2019 97,704 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Fuel system component leaking filler vent pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear. at front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

WIPERS WORN

Pass 22 Sep 2018 76,838 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2018 76,838 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 74,501 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 47,986 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 47,986 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 37,941 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 29,590 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 29,590 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 22,808 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

offside side repeater cracked

windscreen scratched

Pass 2 Jul 2013 21,502 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 20,619 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 20,619 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

osf tyre - worn shoulders.

osr tyre - underinflated

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 20,085 miles

front discs slight worn

Pass 21 Jun 2010 18,844 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 18,046 miles

offside rear tyre crack outer wall

Pass 27 Jun 2008 17,277 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 16,606 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 14,725 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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LA51 LXT 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 LA51 LXT, 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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LA51 LXT is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 February 2002.

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