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LF52 FSD

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

82,420 mi
Last recorded82,420 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF52 FSD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2022 82,420 miles

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

N/S/F tyre badly worn on inner edge Strong Advise

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

transmission oil leaks

undertrays fitted

Fail 13 Jul 2022 82,416 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing mirror glass missing (3.3 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both sides front lower front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

N/S/F tyre badly worn on inner edge Strong Advise

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

transmission oil leaks

undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2021 79,312 miles

1x rear exhaust bracket broken

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

general corrosion to underside and steel brake pipes

noise from both rear hubs when wheels spun

slight transmission oil leaks

undertrays fitted

Fail 23 Jun 2021

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

1x rear exhaust bracket broken

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

general corrosion to underside and steel brake pipes

noise from both rear hubs when wheels spun

slight transmission oil leaks

undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2020 76,477 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 124,446 miles

Offside Front Lower suspension arm inner bush worn but no movement

Offside Rear tyre low trad

brake pipes corroding recomend investigtion

head lamp images poor

Fail 12 Jun 2020 124,446 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached bush parted (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Lower suspension arm inner bush worn but no movement

Offside Rear tyre low trad

brake pipes corroding recomend investigtion

head lamp images poor

Pass 27 Mar 2019 73,077 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 69,333 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 66,725 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 64,634 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 60,294 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 60,294 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 58,043 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 58,043 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 54,983 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)

offside front tyre scrubbing inner edges advise tracing check and possible adjustment

slight play top-to-bottom movement nearside front wheel possibley in wheel bearing

Fail 1 Nov 2010 54,974 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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)

offside front tyre scrubbing inner edges advise tracing check and possible adjustment

slight play top-to-bottom movement nearside front wheel possibley in wheel bearing

Pass 26 Oct 2009 52,805 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 48,634 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 44,553 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 37,716 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 FSD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 FSD, 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 FSD registered?

LF52 FSD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 September 2002.

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