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FL52 UTG

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

71,911 mi
Last recorded71,911 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2020
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL52 UTG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2020 71,911 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 64,125 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 64,068 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low full beam (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 61,851 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 60,474 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 60,474 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 58,408 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 56,072 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 53,800 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Feb 2014 53,800 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2013 50,389 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 49,030 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2011 46,858 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 44,650 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Fail 10 Mar 2010 44,650 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 38,416 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 33,059 miles

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

both front inner discs corroded

brake fluid slightly low

Pass 10 Oct 2006 28,758 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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FL52 UTG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FL52 UTG, 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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FL52 UTG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 3 October 2002.

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