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LC52 MVL

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

90,275 mi
Last recorded90,275 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC52 MVL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2024 90,275 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2024 90,275 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 82,499 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 74,019 miles
Pass 31 May 2021 69,294 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs worn and semi corroded on inner friction surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jun 2020 68,459 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 67,128 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2019 67,081 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured inner sealing bead marked with crayon (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 66,477 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 5 Jun 2018 66,477 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 65,193 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing heavier on inner and outer edges of tread

Pass 8 Jun 2016 63,867 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing heavier on inner and outer edges

Pass 1 Jul 2015 59,553 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 59,522 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 17 Jun 2014 55,991 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

covers fitted over both sills

e/s/p warning on dash computer but no concerns found on test

Pass 7 Jun 2013 51,090 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jun 2012 45,979 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear tyre has cuts in the inner sidewall

Pass 7 Jun 2011 39,524 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 35,762 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 33,850 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 32,055 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 29,935 miles

offside front tyre wearing edges slightly.

slight damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall.

Pass 6 Apr 2006 26,858 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 MVL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 MVL, 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 MVL registered?

LC52 MVL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 10 December 2002.

Is LC52 MVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC52 MVL shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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