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LJ52 RZZ

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,357 mi
Last recorded125,357 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2023 125,357 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2023 125,357 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2022 110,401 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 100,271 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2021 100,271 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 91,701 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 84,795 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 75,889 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 69,768 miles

both rear tyres worn on the legal limit 245-40-17

n/s mirror loose

nearside front tyre bald on the outer edge 225-45-17

offside front anti roll bar linkage dust cover deteriorated

Pass 8 Jul 2016 67,335 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2016 67,335 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 64,555 miles

checked: nearside & offside rear seat belt best as possible (child seat fitted).

nearside & offside rear on 3.5mm tread depth.

offside front tyre on 3.mm tread depth & worn on tread edges.

Fail 10 Jul 2015 64,555 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

checked: nearside & offside rear seat belt best as possible (child seat fitted).

nearside & offside rear on 3.5mm tread depth.

offside front tyre on 3.mm tread depth & worn on tread edges.

Pass 2 Aug 2014 62,118 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 62,118 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 56,530 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 49,592 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak under the car

front Windscreen has chip to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A'

Pass 21 Jun 2011 42,333 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 33,782 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 26,311 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 May 2009 26,311 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 19,728 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 14,641 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 11,163 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 RZZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 RZZ, 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 RZZ registered?

LJ52 RZZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 September 2002.

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