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LW52 EFJ

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

128,201 mi
Last recorded128,201 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW52 EFJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2016 128,201 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 110,940 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 110,940 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 102,420 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 102,420 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 94,856 miles

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

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

o/s & n/s front wheel bearing has slight play.

o/s front outer edge of tyre close to limit of 1.6mm.

Fail 5 Mar 2012 94,856 miles

Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

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

o/s & n/s front wheel bearing has slight play.

o/s front outer edge of tyre close to limit of 1.6mm.

Pass 6 Nov 2010 91,052 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 3 Nov 2010 91,331 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 82,589 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 72,613 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 59,325 miles

Cuts and damage to the sidewall of the N/S/F tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

O/S/F tyre is getting low

Plastic bellypans fitted throughout

Plastic outer sill covers fitted

Various body damage

Pass 29 Dec 2006 45,300 miles

plastic outer cover sills fitted

Pass 6 Dec 2005 31,386 miles

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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LW52 EFJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 LW52 EFJ, 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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LW52 EFJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 10 September 2002.

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