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LS52 AVC

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,877 mi
Last recorded81,877 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS52 AVC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 81,877 miles

Nearside Direction indicator has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output on the mirror one (1.4.A.2e)

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 7 Jul 2016 77,463 miles

vehicle has engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 29 Jun 2016 77,300 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

vehicle has engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 6 Jul 2015 74,080 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jul 2015 74,080 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 70,563 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres getting low to 3mm

n/s/f tyre getting low to 3mm

Fail 5 Jun 2014 70,461 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres getting low to 3mm

n/s/f tyre getting low to 3mm

Fail 3 Jul 2013 66,830 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s/f wheel rim is slightly distorted

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

parking brake shoes are slightly noisy when applied on roller

rear brake pads are getting low both sides

top o/s/link bar dust cover is slightly detiorated

Pass 3 Jul 2013 66,830 miles

n/s/f wheel rim is slightly distorted

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

parking brake shoes are slightly noisy when applied on roller

rear brake pads are getting low both sides

top o/s/link bar dust cover is slightly detiorated

Pass 5 Jul 2012 62,890 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 59,601 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jul 2010 56,361 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 52,120 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 47,617 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 47,617 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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 AVC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AVC, 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 AVC registered?

LS52 AVC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 21 October 2002.

Is LS52 AVC safe to buy?

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