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WA52 LYO

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

140,493 mi
Last recorded140,493 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA52 LYO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 140,493 miles

General Corrosion found under car on various components

Pass 18 Mar 2025 138,531 miles

Rear Both sides Brake discs back plates corroded

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 131,285 miles

Both side rear back disc - metal shield are badly corroded

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 128,898 miles

both the rear brake back plates are badly corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2022 121,634 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 114,908 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 112,661 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 107,578 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 103,357 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 103,330 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 99,639 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 94,924 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 88,088 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 81,154 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 77,229 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 77,228 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 75,280 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 73,320 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 71,004 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 8 Oct 2009 61,855 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 53,552 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 45,822 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 34,216 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 34,216 miles

Centre Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2005 26,924 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2005 26,924 miles

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

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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WA52 LYO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 WA52 LYO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WA52 LYO registered?

WA52 LYO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 18 December 2002.

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The MOT history for WA52 LYO shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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