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LS52 ABV

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS52 ABV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2022

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres treads worn very low (5.2.3 (e))

parking brake effort low

Pass 19 Mar 2021

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view swept area of the windscreen,within limits (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside mirror glass discoloured

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres treads worn low in the centres (5.2.3 (e))

parking brake effort low

Fail 16 Mar 2021

Headlamp lens seriously defective both lamps (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view swept area of the windscreen,within limits (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside mirror glass discoloured

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres treads worn low in the centres (5.2.3 (e))

parking brake effort low

Pass 7 Feb 2020

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

Fail 29 Jan 2020 87,065 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019
Fail 18 Jan 2019

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 65,457 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lamp lens (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 55,388 miles

headlamps deteriorating

rear registration plate delaminating

Pass 8 Oct 2015 51,175 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 42,761 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 36,312 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 34,251 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 31,854 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 31,854 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 29,812 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 28,450 miles

both o/s wheel rims damaged

long parking brake travel

wear both front brake discs

Pass 10 Sep 2008 23,505 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edges

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Under vehicle covered in shield/gaurd

Pass 29 May 2007 17,854 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 11,480 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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LS52 ABV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LS52 ABV, 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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LS52 ABV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 24 October 2002.

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