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LG52 XUC

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

112,111 mi
Last recorded112,111 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2023 112,111 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 8 Jun 2023 112,108 miles

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

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp rear fogs illuminated continuously with rear lamps (4.5.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 107,045 miles

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Head lamp washer's in-op, HID head's lamp's

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside parking brake poor, near limit

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 100,726 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2018 100,711 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To Flexible Hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To Flexible Hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 91,890 miles

Nearside MAIN TO REAR FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE, METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED.

Nearside PARKING BRAKE EFFICIENCY LOW.

Offside Rear TO FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE, METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED.

Fail 8 Nov 2017 91,890 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt FRONT JOINT. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside MAIN TO REAR FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE, METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED.

Nearside PARKING BRAKE EFFICIENCY LOW.

Offside Rear TO FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE, METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED.

Pass 17 Oct 2016 86,187 miles

Rear EXHAUST SYSTEM MOUNTING MISSING.

Nearside Front TYRE WORN ON EDGE.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded TO FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded TO FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE. (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Oct 2016 86,184 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front TYRE WORN ON EDGE.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded TO FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded TO FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE. (3.6.B.2c)

Rear EXHAUST SYSTEM MOUNTING MISSING.

Pass 4 Nov 2015 82,496 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2014 79,027 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 73,081 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 7 Nov 2013 73,081 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2012 71,023 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

offside front tyre wearing on inner & outer edges

Pass 8 Sep 2011 61,242 miles

rear tyre treads wearing low

Pass 20 Sep 2010 51,733 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 31,251 miles

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

O/S/F TYRE WORN LOW ON INSIDE

Pass 18 Sep 2007 20,004 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 10,182 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 10,182 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 9,550 miles

2 nails in offside rear tyre

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 XUC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc 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 LG52 XUC, 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 XUC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 10 December 2002.

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