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YX52 LZL

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

78,902 mi
Last recorded78,902 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX52 LZL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 78,902 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 3 Dec 2025 78,894 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat missing switch (4.1.5 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 76,028 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2024 76,028 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 72,170 miles

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

exhaust emission test just within limit

Pass 27 Oct 2022 68,633 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 65,450 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 64,832 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 63,608 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 62,169 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Aug 2017 59,988 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 59,250 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2016 59,196 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2015 55,207 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 51,808 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 48,137 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 42,487 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 42,487 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 35,045 miles

reverse lights not working

Pass 9 Nov 2009 31,349 miles

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

rear tyre walls deteriorated

reverse lights inop

Pass 5 Sep 2008 26,109 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 21,416 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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YX52 LZL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 YX52 LZL, 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 YX52 LZL registered?

YX52 LZL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 4 September 2002.

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