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LF52 SMO

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,539 mi
Last recorded99,539 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF52 SMO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2020 99,539 miles

both rear wheel arches showing signs of corrosion

n/s track rod end gaiter slightly perished

o/s/f wheel bearing slight play

rear pads getting low

Fail 30 Oct 2020 99,539 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

both rear wheel arches showing signs of corrosion

n/s track rod end gaiter slightly perished

o/s/f wheel bearing slight play

rear pads getting low

Pass 17 Oct 2019 90,639 miles

both front anti roll bar bushes slightly worn

both rear tyres on 2.5mm

signs of corrosion to n/s and o/s rear inner sills

slight play in steering idler

Pass 12 Oct 2018 83,335 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Suspension components corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2017 77,215 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 68,510 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 56,689 miles

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 8 Oct 2014 49,972 miles

REAR BRAKE PADS REQUIRE REPLACEMENT NOW

Pass 11 Oct 2013 48,208 miles

both the nearside jacking blocks missing

offside rear brake pipe (to hose) corroded slightly

rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2012 46,522 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2011 43,538 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 43,538 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 38,848 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 29 Oct 2009 33,697 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2009 33,697 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 28,031 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 22,959 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 22,958 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)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 18,337 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 13,247 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 SMO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LF52 SMO, 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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LF52 SMO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 11 October 2002.

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