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LJ52 RVP

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,852 mi
Last recorded132,852 miles
Recorded on10 May 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ52 RVP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2021 132,852 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

o/s mirror glass slightly deteriorated

vehicle has full sills/undertray fitted

Fail 30 Apr 2021 132,837 miles

Headlamp aim not tested n/s & o/s (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

vehicle has full sills/undertray fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2020 132,194 miles

Both headlights have cloudy lenses/weak patterns

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

Vehicle has full length undertrays & plastic sill covers

o/s mirror glass is discoloured & cloudy

slight play detected in o/s & n/s front hubs

Pass 29 Jun 2018 125,607 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 123,351 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 123,351 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 120,310 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 116,297 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 91,526 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 88,325 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 88,323 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 76,289 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2012 76,289 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2011 63,048 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 47,906 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 40,198 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 30,923 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 30,923 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

check wheel alignment?

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

rear handbrake imbalance=61%

xxx strong advise nearside rear tyre no tread on inner edge and outer edge xxx

Pass 14 Sep 2006 17,614 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 16,212 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 RVP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LJ52 RVP, 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 RVP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 6 September 2002.

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