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LJ52 NKR

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

72,841 mi
Last recorded72,841 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ52 NKR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Feb 2016 72,841 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 61,815 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

noise from engine area

Fail 14 Feb 2015 61,607 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

noise from engine area

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

engine management light on

Pass 11 Feb 2014 54,195 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 11 Feb 2014 54,195 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 47,649 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 47,649 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 39,629 miles

engine management light on.

Fail 21 Feb 2012 39,629 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

engine management light on.

Pass 28 Feb 2011 27,552 miles

front discs corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2011 27,551 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front discs corroded

Pass 24 Dec 2008 24,408 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 17,679 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 12,588 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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LJ52 NKR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LJ52 NKR, 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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LJ52 NKR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 5 September 2002.

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