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HF52 ORT

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

162,007 mi
Last recorded162,007 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF52 ORT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2019 162,007 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 156,043 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 150,043 miles

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides lens going dull (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

general underbody rusting

Fail 11 May 2016 150,031 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded supply pipes over fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded supply to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded supply to hose (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides lens going dull (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs very rusted (3.5.1i)

general underbody rusting

Fail 28 Sep 2015 149,982 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded main supply pipes to rear marked in yellow above fuel tank. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded supply to hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded supply to hose (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly damaged rim damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 142,233 miles

Front and rear brake pads low.

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

Nearside front tyre close to limit on outer edge and surface cut in sidewall.

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 134,573 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 123,876 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 116,779 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 116,778 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 111,241 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 111,241 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2008 105,422 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 105,422 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 98,238 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 91,964 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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HF52 ORT is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 HF52 ORT, 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 HF52 ORT registered?

HF52 ORT is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is HF52 ORT safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF52 ORT shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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