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HN52 VSG

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2025
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

91,006 mi
Last recorded91,006 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN52 VSG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2024 91,006 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front bulk head (1.1.11 (c))

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded bulk head ()

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside side repeater 1 off 3 bulbs not working

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nearside and offside rear arches (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

center exhaust hanger heavily corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2024 91,006 miles

Rear Fuel pipe damaged fuel tank breather pipe totally split (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front bulk head (1.1.11 (c))

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded bulk head ()

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside side repeater 1 off 3 bulbs not working

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nearside and offside rear arches (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

center exhaust hanger heavily corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2023 90,972 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front & rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear fuel filler neck pipes perishing

arches rusty

Pass 15 Sep 2022 90,950 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 90,026 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Fuel pipe chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 88,821 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 88,279 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 88,279 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 86,957 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 83,045 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 77,650 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 77,650 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 72,320 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Sep 2014 72,320 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 67,400 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 67,400 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front washers just met minimum requirements of clearing the screen

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre cords nearly exposed

Pass 12 Sep 2012 63,638 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 63,638 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2011 57,862 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 57,850 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Possible chassis damage to NSF corner.Decreased clearance between wheel and inner arch.

Pass 30 Sep 2010 52,975 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 52,975 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 48,941 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 43,082 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 38,039 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 31,658 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 31,595 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 29,948 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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HN52 VSG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HN52 VSG, 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 HN52 VSG registered?

HN52 VSG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 6 November 2002.

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