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HV52 HBE

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

91,428 mi
Last recorded91,428 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV52 HBE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 91,428 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier not clamped down (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view has a large stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both perishing and cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both have surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both lower coils corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2025 90,455 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier main battery under bonnet loose (not clamped down ) but likely to fall out or short out (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view has a large stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play has free play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both perishing and cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both has surface corrosion / rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear lower coils rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 89,509 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play outer has free play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded lower coils rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear hoses perishing and cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Jun 2024 89,509 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative front level sensor rod incorrectly fitted so not operating head lamp levelling system (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play outer has free play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded lower coils rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear hoses perishing and cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 87,705 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 86,648 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 85,862 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 84,740 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 83,456 miles
Fail 11 May 2019 83,456 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 82,740 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 82,740 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 81,288 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 78,906 miles

Corrosion to all rear axle components

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn from inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 73,853 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 73,851 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 70,093 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2014 70,093 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2013 67,088 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jan 2013 62,753 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 54,824 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 ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 46,689 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2011 46,689 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 39,505 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)

Fail 4 Mar 2009 33,194 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 33,194 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 25,863 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 19,399 miles

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

Offside Front 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 25 Jan 2006 12,019 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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HV52 HBE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 HV52 HBE, 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 HV52 HBE registered?

HV52 HBE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 21 October 2002.

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