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LR52 TXJ

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

101,179 mi
Last recorded101,179 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR52 TXJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2021 101,179 miles

slight bind from o/s front wheel

Fail 14 Aug 2021 101,179 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

slight bind from o/s front wheel

Pass 15 Aug 2020 97,228 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 92,227 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 86,201 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 76,579 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 76,579 miles

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 67,255 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 67,251 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 61,604 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 8 Jul 2015 61,604 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 26 Jun 2014 54,885 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 46,935 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 44,318 miles

both rear tyre/s are perished

Fail 30 Dec 2010 41,315 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 41,315 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 37,582 miles

nsr tyre has a cut in tyre wall

Fail 30 Dec 2009 37,582 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres have cut to tyres walls

Pass 20 Aug 2009 36,819 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 34,449 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 34,446 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 31,609 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 28,468 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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LR52 TXJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 TXJ, 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 TXJ registered?

LR52 TXJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is LR52 TXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR52 TXJ shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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