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LC52 MRO

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2023
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

71,972 mi
Last recorded71,972 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC52 MRO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2022 71,972 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 70,312 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 70,189 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 69,614 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 68,933 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 64,429 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 57,703 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 57,703 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 51,413 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 50,910 miles

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

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

all four tyres perished

headlight washers not working

Fail 26 Nov 2015 50,909 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

all four tyres perished

headlight washers not working

Pass 18 Nov 2014 50,196 miles

both front tyres slightly perished

headlight washers not working

slightly bad pattern on both headlights

Pass 12 Nov 2013 49,791 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 49,102 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 48,470 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 48,469 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm which is adjustable, locking device insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 47,559 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 45,834 miles

front discs slightly lipped

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 23 Nov 2009 45,834 miles

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

front discs slightly lipped

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 Nov 2008 39,547 miles

Nearside 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 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)

front + rear number plate slightly deterated

Pass 19 Nov 2007 32,619 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 32,619 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 25,803 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2005 19,883 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2005 19,883 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 MRO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 MRO, 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 MRO registered?

LC52 MRO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 November 2002.

Is LC52 MRO safe to buy?

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