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LM52 AKZ

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

125,481 mi
Last recorded125,481 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM52 AKZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2016 125,481 miles

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

Nearside and offside steering arm inner fixing has slight play

Fail 26 Aug 2016 125,481 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside and offside steering arm inner fixing has slight play

Pass 26 Jun 2015 117,735 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2013 103,143 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2013 103,143 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 90,311 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 90,311 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 87,041 miles

o/s front tyre wearing badly on inner edge

Fail 7 Jul 2011 87,041 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

o/s front tyre wearing badly on inner edge

Pass 1 Jul 2010 83,792 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 83,781 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

n/s wiper blade deteriorating & chattering on screen

o/s front tyre wearing badly on inner edge

Fail 24 Feb 2009 73,869 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 73,869 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 61,196 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 61,196 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 40,974 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 29,337 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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LM52 AKZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 LM52 AKZ, 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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LM52 AKZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 13 December 2002.

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