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LK52 WBX

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

100,970 mi
Last recorded100,970 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2018 100,970 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 30 Mar 2018 100,970 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 97,061 miles

front brake discs corroding

nearside front to rear brake pipe corroding

slight wear nearside front roll bar bush

Fail 9 Mar 2017 97,059 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake discs corroding

middle exhaust box corroding slight leak of gasses

nearside front to rear brake pipe corroding

slight wear nearside front roll bar bush

Pass 7 Mar 2016 92,460 miles

front amber indicator bulbs slightly discoloured

front and rear rubber jack points nearside missing

nearside front roll bar bush slightly worn

nearside outer front to rear brake pipe corroding

Fail 5 Mar 2016 92,459 miles

Nearside Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

front amber indicator bulbs slightly discoloured

front and rear rubber jack points nearside missing

nearside front roll bar bush slightly worn

nearside outer front to rear brake pipe corroding

Pass 12 Mar 2015 87,779 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2015 87,779 miles

Offside Front Road wheel spoke cracked (4.2.A.1b)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 80,499 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 75,235 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 70,413 miles

damage to nearside

knock through steering and slight play in steering system

warning lights on dash on

Fail 13 Mar 2012 70,400 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

damage to nearside

knock through steering and slight play in steering system

warning lights on dash on

Fail 28 Jul 2011 68,258 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 68,258 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2010
Fail 23 Jul 2010

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009
Pass 23 Jul 2008 43,101 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 43,101 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 May 2008 41,963 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 41,963 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 2 May 2007 41,305 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 32,248 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 WBX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 WBX, 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 WBX registered?

LK52 WBX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 13 September 2002.

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