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LJ52 RWX

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

126,140 mi
Last recorded126,140 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ52 RWX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2021 126,140 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2021 126,139 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 124,957 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 124,955 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 123,609 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 120,534 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 119,460 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Sep 2017 119,460 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 117,610 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 114,654 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 109,493 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 109,493 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 103,367 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 92,346 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 92,346 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 82,800 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 82,800 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)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 71,857 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 63,963 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 53,507 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2008 53,507 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Pass 1 Sep 2007 46,131 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 38,479 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 RWX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,597cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 RWX, 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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What year was LJ52 RWX registered?

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

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