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LA52 THU

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2024
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

179,118 mi
Last recorded179,118 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA52 THU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2023 179,118 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Oct 2023 179,117 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2022 162,101 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 138,823 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 138,823 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 120,162 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 107,012 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 107,012 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 91,991 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 88,506 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 79,605 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 70,189 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 63,895 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 59,989 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 57,767 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2012 57,748 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Nov 2011 56,665 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 53,550 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 44,175 miles

Nearside Inner 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 Inner 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 15 Nov 2008 33,773 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2007 25,412 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2007 25,412 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 16,759 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on raised shoulders

Pass 22 Nov 2005 12,532 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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LA52 THU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 LA52 THU, 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 LA52 THU registered?

LA52 THU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 November 2002.

Is LA52 THU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA52 THU shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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