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FX52 UOU

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2020
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

140,327 mi
Last recorded140,327 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2020
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX52 UOU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 17 Jun 2020 140,327 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/s/f and various other locations (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 138,423 miles

EXHAUST RUSTY

PLAY IN SUSPENSION

SLIGHT OIL LEAK

WIPERS POOR

Pass 29 Aug 2018 137,827 miles

Both headlamps only just met requirements

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 129,119 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 129,113 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2016 106,817 miles

brake discs poor

exhaust rusty / poor

play in suspension / rubbers poor

Pass 17 Aug 2015 94,477 miles

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDER SHIELD FITTED

Pass 24 Oct 2014 92,855 miles

BOTH headlamps have poor beam image

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Fail 21 Oct 2014 92,855 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

BOTH headlamps have poor beam image

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Oct 2013 89,550 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 89,550 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 9 Oct 2012 81,621 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 81,621 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 73,744 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 73,744 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 27 Oct 2010 65,117 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 65,117 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 59,251 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 59,251 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 54,063 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 54,063 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 48,630 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 41,404 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2005 34,536 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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FX52 UOU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FX52 UOU, 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 FX52 UOU registered?

FX52 UOU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 6 September 2002.

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