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LC52 FTE

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

60,007 mi
Last recorded60,007 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC52 FTE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 60,007 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2025 59,989 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 54,664 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 54,154 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 53,605 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 52,846 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 51,891 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 51,102 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 49,416 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 47,385 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2017 47,378 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 45,211 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking on outer side wall & worn outer edges

head lamp washers inop

Pass 20 Nov 2015 43,541 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 40,463 miles

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2013 37,817 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 35,469 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 32,922 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 29,375 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 27,277 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 23,715 miles

n/s and o/s/front brake discs worn and lipped

Fail 19 Nov 2008 23,715 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

n/s and o/s/front brake discs worn and lipped

Pass 23 Nov 2007 20,478 miles

cuts in n/s and o/s front sidewalls but no cords showing

Pass 4 Dec 2006 17,072 miles

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)

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 FTE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 LC52 FTE, 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 FTE registered?

LC52 FTE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 5 December 2002.

Is LC52 FTE safe to buy?

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