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RK52 LGU

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Gold Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

74,651 mi
Last recorded74,651 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK52 LGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2016 74,651 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

exhaust brackets corroded/broken

Fail 22 Jan 2016 74,651 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

exhaust brackets corroded/broken

Pass 23 Apr 2015 73,281 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2015 73,281 miles

Offside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 67,330 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 16 Apr 2013 62,062 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 62,062 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 54,786 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

n/s/f tyre wearing low on outer edge

Pass 21 Mar 2012 54,786 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing low on outer edge

Pass 24 Mar 2011 47,763 miles

All brake discs worn and corroded

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 22 Mar 2011 47,746 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

All brake discs worn and corroded

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 1 May 2009 41,074 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 37,831 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2007 33,202 miles

N/S/F Tyre wearing outer edge

Slight play in N/S/F Antiroll bar link

Pass 4 Sep 2006 30,144 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 23,464 miles

both rear tyres low

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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RK52 LGU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Gold with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RK52 LGU, 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 RK52 LGU registered?

RK52 LGU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 6 September 2002.

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