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LM52 EPO

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

67,516 mi
Last recorded67,516 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM52 EPO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2018 67,516 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2018 67,516 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 63,046 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 58,852 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 58,851 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear brake pipe furrels corroding

oil leak gearbox sump area

Pass 20 May 2016 56,904 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 52,984 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2014 49,307 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 46,033 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2012 42,763 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 42,647 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust system very corroded

o/s/rear tyre outer walls perished slight damaged

Pass 7 Mar 2011 39,637 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 39,235 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 34,160 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 34,160 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Heat shield has fallen down to rest on centre section of exhaust.

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 30,806 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 26,729 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 20,570 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2005 20,570 miles

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

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

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 EPO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 EPO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LM52 EPO registered?

LM52 EPO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 December 2002.

Is LM52 EPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM52 EPO shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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