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LC52 BDZ

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

68,275 mi
Last recorded68,275 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC52 BDZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2026 68,275 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2025 67,086 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear 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 14 Feb 2024 64,157 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2024 64,152 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Nov 2022 61,356 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 59,191 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 59,189 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 56,606 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 53,681 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 52,022 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 50,133 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 48,331 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 1 Nov 2016 48,329 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

both front tyres wearing on edges

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 3 Oct 2015 46,059 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1n)

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

Nearside Front deteriorated - worn on inner and outer sholder

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

oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2014 43,995 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Oct 2013 40,769 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 40,769 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 37,314 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 35,774 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

i upper stop light bulb not working

oil leak from gearbox

Fail 3 Oct 2011 35,774 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

i upper stop light bulb not working

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 7 Oct 2010 32,158 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 7 Oct 2010 32,158 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 21 Nov 2009 28,436 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 23,979 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 19,332 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 15,292 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 11,043 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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LC52 BDZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 LC52 BDZ, 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 LC52 BDZ registered?

LC52 BDZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 November 2002.

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