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LK52 VWG

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

145,771 mi
Last recorded145,771 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK52 VWG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2023 145,771 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 142,290 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 142,275 miles

Emissions not tested leaking (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 Dec 2020 138,945 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 134,335 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 128,393 miles

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

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose 1 bracket broken exhaust still secured (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

all tyres perished

Pass 27 Jun 2017 123,101 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 118,545 miles

exhaust belowing

n/s/f wiper deterior

Pass 27 Apr 2015 106,640 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 102,836 miles
Fail 3 May 2014 102,836 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 90,388 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 83,683 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 83,683 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim does not move downwards when dipped (British American headlamp) (1.8.C.4)

Offside Headlamp aim does not move downwards when dipped (British American headlamp) (1.8.C.4)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 76,926 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 67,989 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 67,987 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2008 52,091 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 57,422 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 58,321 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 55,690 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 35,779 miles

both front tyres wearing low on edges

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 VWG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VWG, 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 VWG registered?

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

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The MOT history for LK52 VWG shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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