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LD52 VAU

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,965 mi
Last recorded97,965 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD52 VAU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2019 97,965 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 93,405 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 93,174 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 93,174 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 89,969 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2014 87,713 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 85,771 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 85,771 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 74,045 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 74,045 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 66,907 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 58,368 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2008 49,764 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Sep 2008 49,764 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 40,778 miles

wear apparent on outer edges of both front tyres

Pass 31 Aug 2006 34,782 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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LD52 VAU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LD52 VAU, 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 LD52 VAU registered?

LD52 VAU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 8 November 2002.

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The MOT history for LD52 VAU shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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