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CSZ 5525

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2025
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

111,577 mi
Last recorded111,577 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCSZ 5525
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2024 111,577 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Oct 2024 111,473 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 100,328 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2023 100,226 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2022 91,174 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing down to 3mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing down to 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing down to 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 87,158 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 85,924 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 75,197 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2019 74,248 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Position lamp switch allows the rear position lamps to be switched off when the headlamps are on (4.2.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside lower than expected light output from dipped beam ( the bulb may be fitted wrong

Pass 7 Apr 2018 63,743 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2018 63,720 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 25 Jan 2018 63,632 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

the dipped beam headlights come on automatically with the ignition the auto headlight system does not appear to be working

Pass 3 Feb 2017 28,381 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 58,378 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 14 Jul 2015 57,295 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 57,295 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 56,173 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2014 56,165 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 54,810 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)

Fail 15 Jul 2013 54,810 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Fail 10 Jul 2012 53,099 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 53,099 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 47,837 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 41,429 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 39,008 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 34,321 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 34,321 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 32,444 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 32,444 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Jan 2007 32,444 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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CSZ 5525 is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CSZ 5525, 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 CSZ 5525 registered?

CSZ 5525 is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 23 September 2002.

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