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BB52 KAT

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

102,404 mi
Last recorded102,404 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBB52 KAT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 102,404 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2026 102,277 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2025 99,029 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 95,314 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2023 95,155 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2022 94,897 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall slighty damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 94,334 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

offside rear tyre worn uneven

Fail 27 Nov 2021 94,272 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

offside rear tyre worn uneven

Pass 18 Nov 2020 93,513 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 91,991 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 87,540 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2018 87,540 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield adrift

Pass 13 Nov 2017 83,320 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 78,907 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 74,233 miles

Offside screen, small crack outside wiper sweep

Fail 23 Nov 2015 74,214 miles

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

Offside screen, small crack outside wiper sweep

Pass 18 Nov 2014 69,387 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 63,778 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 58,583 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 51,958 miles

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

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 26 Nov 2010 46,059 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 41,340 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 38,540 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 32,988 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 26,368 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 20,401 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)

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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BB52 KAT is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red 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 BB52 KAT, 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 BB52 KAT registered?

BB52 KAT is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 December 2002.

Is BB52 KAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BB52 KAT 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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