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LY52 LFS

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

108,441 mi
Last recorded108,441 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY52 LFS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2019 108,441 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 108,441 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 104,631 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 104,622 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 102,160 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 102,154 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded as it joins onto flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded as it joins onto flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 101,152 miles

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 6 Mar 2015 93,207 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2014 89,161 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust hanger broken but system adequately supported

Fail 12 Mar 2014 89,157 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust hanger broken but system adequately supported

Pass 14 Mar 2013 85,465 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Mar 2013 85,464 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 79,898 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 77,654 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 73,813 miles

nearside and offside front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 8 Oct 2009 68,329 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 62,405 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 62,405 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 42,037 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 LFS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LY52 LFS, 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 LFS registered?

LY52 LFS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 23 December 2002.

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