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LJ52 UNP

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

236,590 mi
Last recorded236,590 miles
Recorded on20 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ52 UNP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2016 236,590 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

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

Nearside headlamp beam pattern poor

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

indicator switch has a intermittent fault. ok at time of test but requires further investigation

windscreen wipers poor

Fail 16 May 2016 236,588 miles

Indicator switch faulty not staying on (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

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

Nearside headlamp beam pattern poor

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

windscreen wipers poor

Pass 10 Jun 2015 200,114 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eml lamp on indicating a fault with the engine system

front registration plate damaged

Fail 3 Jun 2015 200,114 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eml lamp on indicating a fault with the engine system

front registration plate damaged

Pass 12 Jun 2014 171,297 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate damaged slightly

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jun 2014 171,185 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate damaged slightly

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 May 2013 131,159 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 May 2013 131,159 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 93,418 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 May 2011 81,001 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 74,854 miles

Both front brake discs worn

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

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

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

Slight damage to n/s/front tyre outer sidewall

Tyre size 205/55r16 91w

Pass 23 Jan 2009 64,810 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 64,810 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)

Front tyre size 205/55r16 91w

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

Rear tyre size 225/50r16 92w

Pass 11 Sep 2007 53,033 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
Full Mercedes-benz Clk reliability report

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LJ52 UNP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 UNP, 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 UNP registered?

LJ52 UNP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 10 September 2002.

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