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LS52 ARF

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

101,348 mi
Last recorded101,348 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 101,348 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns os corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns os near flexi unions (1.1.11 (c))

all front and rear flexi brake hose ferrules corroded

front and rear lower arms ns os corroded

rear drive shafts corroded

rear ns os trailing arms corroded

service brake and park brake efforts on lowest pass level, advise to have service and park brakes inspected, and serviced

Pass 5 Sep 2016 101,341 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n s o s front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n s o s rear (3.5.1i)

front n s o s lower arms corroded

o s rear service brake effort low

Fail 30 Aug 2016 101,341 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam o s (1.7.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n s o s front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n s o s rear (3.5.1i)

front n s o s lower arms corroded

o s rear service brake effort low

Pass 13 May 2015 101,303 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/f tyre slightly worn on inside edge

Fail 13 May 2015 101,303 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/f tyre slightly worn on inside edge

Pass 25 Apr 2014 99,266 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 97,501 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 94,867 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 90,264 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 83,646 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 78,947 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 67,763 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 67,763 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 55,555 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005 49,909 miles

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

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 ARF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LS52 ARF, 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 LS52 ARF registered?

LS52 ARF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 25 October 2002.

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