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LR52 FZL

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

141,270 mi
Last recorded141,270 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2015
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR52 FZL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2015 141,270 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2014 128,727 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 128,707 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

indicator switch does not lock on on signaling right

Fail 14 Feb 2014 128,538 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

indicator switch does not lock on on signaling right

Pass 6 Mar 2013 121,532 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 121,527 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 115,099 miles

High level brake light not working.

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 3 Mar 2011 105,794 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 94,519 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 87,873 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 87,873 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 77,648 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 68,634 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on edge,screen damage zone b

Pass 15 Nov 2005 54,259 miles

advice;front brake pads required,o/s/f tyre slight wear both sides;n/s/f windscreen slight cracked.

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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LR52 FZL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LR52 FZL, 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 LR52 FZL registered?

LR52 FZL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 13 November 2002.

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