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LN52 YBU

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Beige Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

78,367 mi
Last recorded78,367 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN52 YBU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 78,367 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Jan 2026 78,361 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 73,573 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 71,729 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 68,886 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2023 68,886 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 64,499 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 62,496 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 61,860 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 61,128 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

slight transmission oil leak,undertray fitted

Fail 13 Nov 2018 61,128 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

slight transmission oil leak,undertray fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2017 59,259 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Nov 2017 59,259 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Screen washers leaking

Pass 31 Oct 2016 56,618 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn on edges & perished inbetween tyre tread

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front & rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 31 Oct 2016 56,618 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on edges & perished inbetween tyre tread

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front & rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 55,053 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 53,989 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 Nov 2014 53,989 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Nov 2013 52,031 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Nov 2012 48,765 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Sep 2011 45,526 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 45,387 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 45,314 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 44,929 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2008 44,926 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 39,613 miles

front number plate is deteriorated,but still readable.

Pass 23 Oct 2006 32,839 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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LN52 YBU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Beige with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 LN52 YBU, 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 LN52 YBU registered?

LN52 YBU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 25 October 2002.

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