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HX52 KLS

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

145,611 mi
Last recorded145,611 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX52 KLS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 145,611 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2025 145,093 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 141,326 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 136,434 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 132,394 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Fail 1 Sep 2022 132,394 miles

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 129,145 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 125,015 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2020 125,015 miles

Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view offside mirror glass excessively deteriorated (3.3 (b) (ii))

Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 120,813 miles

Nearside side repeater lamp light output reduced

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged offside mirror glass delaminating (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 113,863 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Door mirror glass deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 106,804 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak engine

Pass 1 Sep 2016 102,080 miles

Nearside Front worn on outer edge

Offside Front wheel bearing slight play

Offside Front worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Sep 2015 97,157 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 97,157 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush thrust arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush thrust arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 89,771 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 80,700 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 80,700 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 73,314 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Oct 2012 73,314 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 67,308 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 67,308 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 61,509 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 54,294 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 48,820 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 43,599 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 36,831 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 27,105 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 KLS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HX52 KLS, 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 KLS registered?

HX52 KLS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 7 October 2002.

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