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FA52 UFT

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

108,957 mi
Last recorded108,957 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA52 UFT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2020 108,957 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn X 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Bumper insecure inner bumper and fouling wheel. (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure broken hanger. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear light lense broken.

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Outer sill covers fitted making inspection impossible.

Rear subframe corroded.

brake wear warning light illuminated.

Pass 23 May 2019 101,158 miles

Nearside mirror damaged.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Outer sill covers

Fail 22 May 2019 101,153 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire insecure. (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside mirror damaged.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Outer sill covers

Pass 29 Mar 2018 94,475 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded off side front\ near side front \ off side rear \ near side rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front seat belt frayed

Oil leak ()

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all at rear (2.4.G.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened off side front and off side rear (3.5.1i)

off side and near side front wheels or tyres out of shape

Fail 28 Mar 2018 94,467 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded off side front\ near side front \ off side rear \ near side rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part off side and near side (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front seat belt frayed

Oil leak ()

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all at rear (2.4.G.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened off side front and off side rear (3.5.1i)

off side and near side front wheels or tyres out of shape

Fail 27 Feb 2018 94,429 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Bumper (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Exhaust heatshield loose

Nearside front tyre side wall cut

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 87,957 miles

o/s/r tyre on 2.5mm

Fail 18 Oct 2016 87,955 miles

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

o/s/r tyre on 2.5mm

Pass 19 Oct 2015 82,748 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 78,761 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 73,467 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 73,435 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 68,275 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 63,841 miles

n/s/r tyre on 3mm

o/s/r tyre on 3mm

Fail 19 Oct 2011 63,839 miles

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

n/s/r tyre on 3mm

o/s/r tyre on 3mm

Pass 20 Oct 2010 57,880 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 57,877 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 52,668 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 47,410 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 43,678 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 37,738 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 33,903 miles

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

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

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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FA52 UFT is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc 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 FA52 UFT, 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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FA52 UFT is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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