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HV52 HMK

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

155,716 mi
Last recorded155,716 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV52 HMK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 155,716 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear quarter panel corroding

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases close to excess (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 155,255 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear quarter panel corroding

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases close to excess (7.1.2)

Pass 2 May 2017 139,506 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive quarter panel (5.2.6)

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

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

Fail 2 May 2017 139,506 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive quarter panel (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 May 2016 127,230 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 127,216 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty comes on with side lights (1.3.1a)

Pass 8 May 2015 119,905 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 119,905 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 May 2014 107,761 miles
Fail 3 May 2014 107,761 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 92,954 miles

both front tyres cracking in the center of the tread

front wiper smearing slightly

Pass 8 May 2012 84,261 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 80,788 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2010 80,788 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 7 May 2009 74,870 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2008 69,503 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 68,045 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 55,407 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 23 Oct 2006 55,407 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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 HMK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 HV52 HMK, 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 HMK registered?

HV52 HMK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 13 November 2002.

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