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LX52 OCB

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

82,523 mi
Last recorded82,523 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX52 OCB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 82,523 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 80,770 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 1 Oct 2024 80,598 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 77,245 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 73,211 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 68,726 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 66,046 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward end (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward end (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 63,445 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 59,310 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 55,179 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 55,179 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 52,254 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 52,229 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 44,733 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 41,143 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 37,358 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 33,204 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2011 29,202 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 23,421 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 23,421 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nearside and offside front tyres have cuts to sidewalls

Pass 30 Sep 2008 20,208 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 18,074 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 18,048 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

advise child seat fitted nearside rear

Fail 7 Oct 2006 14,749 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2006 14,749 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 11,328 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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LX52 OCB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LX52 OCB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LX52 OCB registered?

LX52 OCB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is LX52 OCB safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX52 OCB shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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