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LR52 OHS

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2027
Tests32 (22 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

106,848 mi
Last recorded106,848 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR52 OHS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

22 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2026 106,848 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Oct 2026 106,848 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect o/s and n/s (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2025 103,224 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Oct 2025 103,224 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect o/s and n/s (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 99,229 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s and n/s faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 95,012 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s and n/s lenses slight faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 92,253 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 89,336 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 86,279 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 86,279 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 83,231 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 83,231 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 72,583 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 72,321 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 26 Aug 2017 72,320 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 24 Sep 2016 66,772 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s f tyre is worn on outer edge

Pass 22 Sep 2015 61,986 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 56,701 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 51,146 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 45,664 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 45,660 miles

Offside Rear 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)

cracks in both rear tyre sidewalls

Pass 22 Sep 2011 41,778 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 38,153 miles

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

cats broken up

front brake discs lipped

Fail 23 Sep 2010 38,153 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

cats broken up

front brake discs lipped

Pass 21 Sep 2009 33,211 miles

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

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

rear number plate starting to fade

Fail 21 Sep 2009 33,211 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 Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

rear number plate starting to fade

Pass 23 Sep 2008 28,333 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2008 28,333 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 22,777 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 17,029 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 124,327 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2005 12,432 miles

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

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 OHS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LR52 OHS, 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 OHS registered?

LR52 OHS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 23 September 2002.

Is LR52 OHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR52 OHS shows 32 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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