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LK52 MHU

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

126,508 mi
Last recorded126,508 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK52 MHU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2016 126,508 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 28 Jun 2016 126,501 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 25 Apr 2016 124,898 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 107,778 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 87,087 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 80,612 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

reset n/s head light aim

Fail 24 Apr 2013 80,612 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

reset n/s head light aim

Pass 24 Apr 2012 69,498 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 47,776 miles

front number plate damaged

Pass 16 Apr 2010 44,988 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 42,036 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 40,274 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 36,599 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 33,790 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2005 33,790 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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 MHU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LK52 MHU, 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 LK52 MHU registered?

LK52 MHU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 5 September 2002.

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