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CX52 PYB

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

197,843 mi
Last recorded197,843 miles
Recorded on5 May 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX52 PYB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 May 2023 197,843 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2022 193,713 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play back of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 May 2022 193,713 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn back of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play back of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 May 2021 187,002 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking slightly (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking slightly (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Under trays obscuring testable items

Pass 26 Jun 2020 183,391 miles

Nearside Front Castor arm boot slightly deteriorated.

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Castor arm boot slightly deteriorated.

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 173,783 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 164,458 miles

Nearside Rear Inner tyre wear heavier

Offside Front Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Apr 2018 164,427 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Inner tyre wear heavier

Offside Front Oil leak ()

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

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 153,673 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2017 153,583 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)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 139,549 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 127,469 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsf osf tyre uneven wear

Pass 18 Dec 2013 116,546 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 116,546 miles

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

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

Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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 10 Jan 2013 105,832 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear pads getting low

Fail 10 Jan 2013 105,832 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front shockabsorbers weak

rear pads getting low

slight play in drop links both sides front

Pass 14 Dec 2011 91,753 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 91,752 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 76,678 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

advise near side front tyre both edges worn

Pass 4 Dec 2009 61,665 miles

both rear tyres getting thin plus only just in

o/s front tyre wearing inside edge plus only just

Pass 15 Dec 2008 49,527 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 39,301 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 27,499 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 21,102 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 21,102 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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CX52 PYB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 CX52 PYB, 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 CX52 PYB registered?

CX52 PYB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 5 December 2002.

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