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AO52 PPF

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,529 mi
Last recorded102,529 miles
Recorded on11 May 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 PPF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2023 102,529 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

general under body corrosion

Pass 14 May 2022 94,970 miles
Fail 14 May 2022 94,970 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2021 91,835 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Leaking slightly on joint

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

exhaust shield loose offside middle

Fail 12 May 2021 91,835 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively central (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Leaking slightly on joint

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

exhaust shield loose offside middle

Pass 15 May 2020 88,579 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 May 2019 82,312 miles

No reverse lights

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

Pass 19 May 2018 77,278 miles

Exhaust brackets corroded off and joint heavily corroded

Nearside Front Tyre splitting on outer wall

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On limit on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 14 May 2018 77,278 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at rear flex (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at rear flex (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust brackets corroded off and joint heavily corroded

Nearside Front Tyre splitting on outer wall

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On limit on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 70,921 miles

Central exhaust bracket corroded off

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear flex (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush end bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear flex (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush end bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Mar 2017 70,921 miles

Central exhaust bracket corroded off

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear flex (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush end bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear flex (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush end bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 62,737 miles

Centre exhaust box corroded and bracket corroded off

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 6 Mar 2015 52,050 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 40,495 miles

both rear tyres have small splits in side walls

Fail 28 Feb 2014 40,495 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

both front tyres worn on outer edges

both rear tyres have small splits in side walls

Pass 15 Mar 2013 31,042 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 31,021 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 28,046 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 19,466 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 10,565 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 5,703 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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AO52 PPF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AO52 PPF, 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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AO52 PPF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 2 December 2002.

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