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SE52 LPY

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

136,501 mi
Last recorded136,501 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE52 LPY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2019 136,501 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 136,466 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure System has major corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake inoperative on one side BOTH SIDES (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 131,063 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 127,874 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 122,267 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 116,097 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 108,423 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 108,422 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2014 108,350 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

advise engine warning light on

Pass 24 Oct 2013 101,149 miles

advise both front tyres wearing on inside edge

Fail 22 Oct 2013 101,095 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

advise both front tyres wearing on inside edge

advise handbrake warning light staying on

Pass 23 Oct 2012 94,573 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2012 94,573 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 85,100 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 77,018 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 69,611 miles

Both rear tyres on 3mm

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

Fail 21 Aug 2009 69,510 miles

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

Both rear tyres on 3mm

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 62,478 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 55,321 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 46,646 miles

nearside rear tyre 3mm

offside rear tyre 3.2mm

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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SE52 LPY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SE52 LPY, 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 SE52 LPY registered?

SE52 LPY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 3 September 2002.

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