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EX52 SKO

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,996 mi
Last recorded124,996 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2020
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX52 SKO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2020 124,996 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 124,996 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 122,774 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2018 120,609 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2018 120,551 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake slightly seized on

Offside Front Unable to test wheel bearing due to brake sticking

Offside Headlamp beam image weak

Pass 25 May 2017 120,527 miles

Offside front brake slightly binding.

Offside headlamp pattern of poor quality.

Pass 23 May 2016 120,146 miles

Offside Headlamp beam image weak as lens has clouded over due to age.

Pass 27 May 2015 119,759 miles

Front tyres bald on inner edge.

Lower front bumper split.

Offside front headlamp beam pattern weak.

Slight corrosion to rear brake pipes.

Pass 29 May 2014 190,911 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 117,019 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

Pass 10 May 2012 185,686 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 112,234 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 109,580 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 109,579 miles

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

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Pass 18 Sep 2009 109,300 miles

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

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

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

advide wiper blade has slight smear

advise both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

advise nearside front tyre cuts in outer edge

Fail 18 Sep 2008 98,776 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 98,776 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 87,764 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 77,212 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 65,227 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

front registration plate weathered slightly

nearside rear road wheel steel,rest are alloy.

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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EX52 SKO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EX52 SKO, 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 EX52 SKO registered?

EX52 SKO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is EX52 SKO safe to buy?

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