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MK52 LYV

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

110,841 mi
Last recorded110,841 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2020
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK52 LYV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2020 110,841 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Jan 2020 110,841 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 109,224 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2019 109,224 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 106,515 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 106,515 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 104,386 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 103,273 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 10,078 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 97,526 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 92,405 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 86,681 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)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 80,659 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 75,743 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 69,171 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 64,799 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 58,714 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 58,714 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Dec 2005 44,051 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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MK52 LYV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 MK52 LYV, 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 MK52 LYV registered?

MK52 LYV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 December 2002.

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