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LR52 OUK

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

130,226 mi
Last recorded130,226 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR52 OUK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 130,226 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security and offside rear wheel arches (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2026 130,226 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security and offside rear wheel arches (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Apr 2025 123,354 miles

Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sills, jacking points (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Crack (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2025 123,354 miles

Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sills, jacking points (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Crack (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2025 123,181 miles

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 117,579 miles

Fuel hose deteriorated steel fuel line to front of vehicle corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

some under body corrosion and vehicle jacking bobbins

Fail 15 Dec 2023 117,579 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both side front to rears excessively corroded full length (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel hose deteriorated steel fuel line to front of vehicle corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

some under body corrosion and vehicle jacking bobbins

Pass 16 Dec 2022 115,564 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear main feed metal pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both nearside and offside inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2021 114,098 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main feed (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 111,744 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main feed (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 108,349 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 102,917 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 99,756 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 97,230 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 97,230 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 94,941 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 94,941 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 91,363 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 90,822 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 90,822 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

only 2 of the 4 windscreen washers are working.

Pass 27 Nov 2012 86,900 miles

exhaust centre bracket is starting to crack but is secure and supporting the exhaust system at time of test.

Pass 28 Nov 2011 82,318 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 74,571 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 74,536 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 69,963 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 64,138 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 53,178 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 40,781 miles

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)

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 OUK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 OUK, 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 OUK registered?

LR52 OUK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 7 November 2002.

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