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LF52 FRX

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

140,358 mi
Last recorded140,358 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF52 FRX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 140,358 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Apr 2025 140,358 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 132,539 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front 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 10 Feb 2023 128,165 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 122,682 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 119,369 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 117,266 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 113,341 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2018 113,341 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 107,467 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2017 107,437 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 97,805 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 76,062 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight lip on front brake discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 60,861 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 60,651 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 55,898 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2013 55,890 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Passenger's airbag missing (5.4.1)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 50,986 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 50,986 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 45,539 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2011 45,539 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)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 40,221 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)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 36,533 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 36,533 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 31,039 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 25,327 miles

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

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)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 18,357 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2005 9,511 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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LF52 FRX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LF52 FRX, 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 LF52 FRX registered?

LF52 FRX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 14 September 2002.

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