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LA52 TYS

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,266 mi
Last recorded119,266 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA52 TYS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 119,266 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 115,766 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 110,125 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 108,459 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 108,459 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 102,283 miles

play in n/s rack arm

Pass 2 Nov 2020 94,583 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

airbox loose

n/s reverse light inop

rear secoundary side lights inop

Pass 31 Oct 2019 88,779 miles

Nearside Rear reverse lamp not working

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link boot split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2019 88,778 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear reverse lamp not working

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link boot split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 83,940 miles

Central exhaust clamp corroding

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge is on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Oct 2018 83,940 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central exhaust clamp corroding

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge is on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 77,998 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Rubber hose starting to perish (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Rubber hose starting to perish (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 5 Oct 2017 77,988 miles

Offside Rear Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Steering track rod end has excessive play. (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Rubber hose starting to perish (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Rubber hose starting to perish (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 71,564 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 65,363 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 59,595 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 53,388 miles

slight play in o/s lower ball joint

Fail 10 Oct 2013 53,376 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all tyres close to legal limit

slight play in o/s lower ball joint

Pass 31 Oct 2012 48,818 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F Tyre wearing on outer edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Nov 2011 44,070 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 38,694 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 32,686 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2009 32,676 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 26,135 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 19,536 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 14,028 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 10,127 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2005 10,127 miles

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

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

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 TYS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TYS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LA52 TYS registered?

LA52 TYS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 14 November 2002.

Is LA52 TYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA52 TYS shows 28 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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