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LA52 UVX

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2026
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

129,120 mi
Last recorded129,120 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA52 UVX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2025 129,120 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 31 Dec 2024 129,095 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All suspension components has corrosion, front and rear.

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Un bonding. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 127,972 miles

All suspension components corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and n/s/r corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Dec 2023 127,970 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

All front and rear suspension components corroded.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides. (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2023 127,967 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

All front and rear suspension components corroded.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides. (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 126,746 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear - Corroded - ON LIMIT AT TIME OF TEST (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 126,506 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, fuel tank corroded - Close to limit (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both - Badly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2021 126,504 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, fuel tank corroded - Close to limit (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both - Badly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 126,081 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rears near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both front tyres worn on edges

exhaust hangers corroded

oil leaks

rear coil springs corroded worse at bottoms

surface corrosion to rear suspension

Fail 30 Oct 2020 126,073 miles

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

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rears near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both front tyres worn on edges

exhaust hangers corroded

oil leaks

rear coil springs corroded worse at bottoms

surface corrosion to rear suspension

Pass 30 Oct 2019 124,175 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively possible inboard brake shoe issue (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside headlight image poor

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust pipe and hangers corroded

stone chip to windscreen

Fail 16 Oct 2019 124,144 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel parking brake foot lever (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively possible inboard brake shoe issue (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust pipe and hangers corroded

stone chip to windscreen

Pass 8 Nov 2018 121,047 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge - 205/50 r16 87w

Nearside headlight image poor

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2018 121,044 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm showing 1.3mm - 225/50 r16 92w (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge - 205/50 r16 87w

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 116,413 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s/f pad 80 percent wear (3.5.1g)

front discs lipped

Fail 15 Nov 2017 116,413 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect n/s/f (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect o/s/f (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced n/s/f and o/s/f lenses (1.7.5a)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective centre rear belt (5.2.5b)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint n/s/f lower arm ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush o/s/f lower arm ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement o/s/f lower arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s/f rubber split (2.2.C.1c)

Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. o/s/r tyre (4.1.A.1a)

coil spring broken n/s/f (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s/f pad 80 percent wear (3.5.1g)

front discs lipped

Pass 16 Nov 2016 104,630 miles

parking brake travel

rear exhaust bracket broken but system secure

slight oil leak from transmition

water ingress to rear no plate

Fail 16 Nov 2016 104,630 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s/f lower arm front ball joint rubber (2.4.G.2)

Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. n/s/r (4.1.A.1a)

outer edge of o/s/r tyre worn

parking brake travel

rear exhaust bracket broken but system secure

slight oil leak from transmition

water ingress to rear no plate

Fail 16 Nov 2016 104,628 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

both rear coil springs corroded

headlights faded

o/s/r tyre low on edges close to cord

rear anti-roll bar corroded

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 10 Oct 2015 93,922 miles

Engine management light on

Gearbox oil leak

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear anti-roll bar corroded

Rear exhaust mount broken (exhaust still supported

Pass 7 Nov 2014 85,598 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

parking brake travel

Pass 28 Sep 2013 78,766 miles

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

under trays fitted

Fail 21 Sep 2013 78,766 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2012 68,227 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2011 52,687 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaurst bracket slightley corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2011 50,390 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 46,830 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 42,951 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2008 39,068 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 34,999 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 30,153 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 29,638 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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LA52 UVX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 LA52 UVX, 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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LA52 UVX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 11 October 2002.

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