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FV52 KZZ

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

174,034 mi
Last recorded174,034 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV52 KZZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2020 174,034 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 174,034 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 169,655 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 169,655 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 158,546 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 157,344 miles

exaust silencer rusty

n/s/f top ball joint rubber perished

Pass 16 Dec 2016 152,271 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 147,695 miles

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

both sides front tyres are worn on the edges.

undertrays fitted obscuring the view of some underside components.

Fail 15 Dec 2015 147,695 miles

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

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

both sides front tyres are worn on the edges.

undertrays fitted obscuring the view of some underside components.

Pass 16 Dec 2014 144,702 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 138,883 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 126,326 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 114,463 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 101,193 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 101,191 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 91,536 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 91,536 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 84,280 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 70,674 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 70,665 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 52,376 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 42,181 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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FV52 KZZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FV52 KZZ, 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 FV52 KZZ registered?

FV52 KZZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 5 December 2002.

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