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CN52 OBO

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

71,406 mi
Last recorded71,406 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN52 OBO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 71,406 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2025 69,896 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 69,413 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 67,612 miles

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 62,868 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 62,855 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted rear pad fitting kit not fitted correctly (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2021 60,082 miles

SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM UNDER VEHICLE

Fail 16 Aug 2021 60,082 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect N/S AND O/S LENSES MAT FINISH (4.1.2 (c))

SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM UNDER VEHICLE

Pass 11 Aug 2020 58,316 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 50,554 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 50,256 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 49,687 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 48,036 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 46,970 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust mount broken

Fail 2 Sep 2014 46,967 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 28 Aug 2013 45,269 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust bracket corroded away

Fail 27 Aug 2013 45,269 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust bracket corroded away

Pass 8 Aug 2012 43,452 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 42,307 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 39,636 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 37,032 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 37,027 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 34,374 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 32,243 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 32,243 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 28,907 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 24,941 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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CN52 OBO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CN52 OBO, 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 CN52 OBO registered?

CN52 OBO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 13 September 2002.

Is CN52 OBO safe to buy?

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