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LK52 MGX

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2025
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

100,544 mi
Last recorded100,544 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK52 MGX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2024 100,544 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 95,007 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on Inner Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on Inner Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Lower Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 90,183 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped and Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped and Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 84,672 miles

Offside Front tyre outer sidewall showing various cuts but not exposing the inner cord

exhaust downpipe mounting bracket showing a previous repair

nearside and offside headlamp lenses deteriorated but not adversely affecting the light output

Pass 3 Aug 2020 77,514 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 77,288 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 67,942 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 62,000 miles

Both rear brake flexi hose ferruals corroding.

Pass 12 Aug 2017 59,641 miles

Both rear tyres smooth inner edges

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Aug 2016 57,592 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 57,543 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 53,213 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 53,181 miles

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 46,308 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 39,792 miles

Nearside front lower ball joint has slight play

Offside front tyre wearing thin on outer edge

Rear pads half worn

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Some rea brakes pipes starting to corrode

Pass 19 Jul 2012 31,996 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 30,724 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 30,724 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2011 26,293 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2010 20,741 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 20,741 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 16,501 miles

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

engine management light on

Fail 7 Mar 2009 16,501 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

engine management light on

Pass 28 Oct 2008 16,315 miles

tyre prssure n/s/r low engine manegment light staying on

Pass 28 Sep 2007 15,138 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 12,235 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 9,093 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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LK52 MGX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LK52 MGX, 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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LK52 MGX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 4 September 2002.

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