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HX52 KLA

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

131,960 mi
Last recorded131,960 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX52 KLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2021 131,960 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2021 131,960 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 129,702 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated ALL (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 124,999 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 120,965 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides - rear (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 12 Apr 2018 120,965 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides - rear (3.6.B.4d)

Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 116,643 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides - rear (3.6.B.4d)

internal headlamp level adjuster does not appear to be working - headlamp aim adjusted under bonnet

Fail 12 Apr 2017 116,643 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides - rear (3.6.B.4d)

Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

internal headlamp level adjuster does not appear to be working - headlamp aim adjusted under bonnet

Pass 4 Apr 2016 111,694 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 107,401 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 100,971 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 96,138 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 91,777 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 91,777 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine management light is on

front brake discs lipped

Pass 1 Apr 2011 83,907 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 83,907 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front anti roll bar drop links ball joints gaiters split

Pass 11 Mar 2010 77,103 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 69,621 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 69,621 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 2 May 2008 59,905 miles

n/s/f tyre getting low

Pass 23 Aug 2007 54,312 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 42,919 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 32,836 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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HX52 KLA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 HX52 KLA, 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 HX52 KLA registered?

HX52 KLA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 September 2002.

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