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CV52 MXU

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

140,501 mi
Last recorded140,501 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV52 MXU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2018 140,501 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 132,785 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2017 132,785 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 123,877 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2015 115,978 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at manifold (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre perished and cracking

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear tyre perished and cracking

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 16 Nov 2015 115,974 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at manifold (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre perished and cracking

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear tyre perished and cracking

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 2 Jun 2015 115,671 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

all brake discs rusty

Pass 14 Nov 2014 115,559 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 113,950 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 108,579 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 99,297 miles

both the rear and n/s front tyres wearing low on edges

Fail 25 Oct 2011 99,261 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

both the rear and n/s front tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 27 Oct 2010 85,127 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 85,120 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 73,649 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 62,773 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 62,773 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)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 51,348 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 43,426 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 43,415 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2005 35,857 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2005 35,847 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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CV52 MXU 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 63.6%.

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 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 CV52 MXU, 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 CV52 MXU registered?

CV52 MXU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 9 October 2002.

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