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LX52 NXU

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

115,076 mi
Last recorded115,076 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX52 NXU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2021 115,076 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive fluid/oil on nearside front rack gator but further checks obscured by undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished by where it goes through hole at base of shock (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished by where goes through hole at base of shock (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive under car at rear of engine by gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view large crack nearside of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers,undertrays and floor covers fitted

Fail 25 Feb 2021 115,076 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm section of tread in centre area completely worn away (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive fluid/oil on nearside front rack gator but further checks obscured by undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished by where it goes through hole at base of shock (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished by where goes through hole at base of shock (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive under car at rear of engine by gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view large crack nearside of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers,undertrays and floor covers fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2020 110,114 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust pipe cracked & one of brackets corroded through

crack in windscreen

engine cover & undertray fitted

Fail 28 Feb 2020 110,114 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front has spare fitted to it

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust pipe cracked & one of brackets corroded through

crack in windscreen

engine cover & undertray fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2019 102,354 miles

shields fitted

small crack in screen

Fail 31 Jan 2019 102,284 miles

Braking system leaking servo (1.1.3 (d))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

shields fitted

small crack in screen

Pass 7 Dec 2017 94,326 miles

Oil leak ()

all steel brake pipes starting to corrode

engine cover & undertrays fitted

exhaust brackets corroded

front brake discs lipped & corroded

rear brake discs lipped & corroded

Fail 6 Dec 2017 94,326 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak ()

all steel brake pipes starting to corrode

engine cover & undertrays fitted

exhaust brackets corroded

front brake discs lipped & corroded

rear brake discs lipped & corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2016 86,603 miles

Engine covers fitted

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in near side rear tyre

Under body panels fitted

Fail 5 Dec 2016 86,596 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre has cuts not reaching cords

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

Pass 26 Sep 2015 79,325 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

coolant leak

Pass 1 Sep 2014 75,838 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 69,959 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside,nearside front tyres inside tyre wear,cuts strong advise.

Fail 30 Aug 2013 69,959 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside,nearside front tyres inside tyre wear,cuts strong advise.

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 65,044 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 65,044 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 59,494 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 55,548 miles

air bag light on

Pass 17 Nov 2009 48,801 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 42,048 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 33,372 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 28,441 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 21,692 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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LX52 NXU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue 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 LX52 NXU, 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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LX52 NXU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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