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LG52 KJX

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

188,452 mi
Last recorded188,452 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2020
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG52 KJX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2020 188,452 miles

Exhaust mounting defective both brackets after cats are broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close and worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Aug 2020 188,440 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust mounting defective both brackets after cats are broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close and worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 173,000 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 165,636 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing heavily on inner edge and outer sidewall damaged

Fail 14 Mar 2018 165,636 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported support bracket missing of centre section (7.1.1)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing heavily on inner edge and outer sidewall damaged

Pass 29 Mar 2017 160,489 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 160,488 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2016 152,939 miles

Offside Rear drake noisey

under trays fitted

Fail 4 Mar 2016 152,939 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main run to rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main run to rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear drake noisey

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2015 144,706 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 20 Mar 2014 135,429 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 123,723 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2013 123,618 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 111,287 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 100,486 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 82,509 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 66,145 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 39,786 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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LG52 KJX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LG52 KJX, 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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LG52 KJX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 3 October 2002.

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