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LY52 CWJ

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

96,901 mi
Last recorded96,901 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY52 CWJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 96,901 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 94,325 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 86,999 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Mar 2024 86,726 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 78,112 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 71,148 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop-link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 66,994 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 66,111 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 64,219 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 61,902 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 58,543 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 55,606 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 51,895 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 48,795 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 47,467 miles

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR TYRE TREADS WEARING LOW

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD WEARING LOW

Pass 25 Jan 2012 44,124 miles

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

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

offside front tyre wearing low on inner and outer treads

Pass 27 Jan 2011 40,208 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 35,526 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 31,368 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 25,645 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 19,977 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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LY52 CWJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 LY52 CWJ, 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 LY52 CWJ registered?

LY52 CWJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 7 November 2002.

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