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HX52 UOU

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2022
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

132,148 mi
Last recorded132,148 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 1 Feb 2022 132,148 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BOTH ,Front bushes are split and worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake fluid level is low

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Os rear wheel arch is showing signs of corrosion

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Underside of vehicle is showing signs of corrosion

Pass 4 Feb 2021 131,035 miles

Both front suspension arm front bushes have movement

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

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

Rear exhaust box weld has a small leak

Rear suspension components are corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2021 131,032 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Both front suspension arm front bushes have movement

Both headlamps are in poor condition

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

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

Rear exhaust box weld has a small leak

Rear suspension components are corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2020 130,363 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 128,920 miles

O/S/R TYRE CRACKING INNER SIDEWALL

Pass 22 Jan 2018 122,455 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside and nearside rear tyre split on side walls no cords expossed.nearside front tyre has a cut in outer side wall not down to cords

Fail 12 Jan 2018 122,206 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside and nearside rear tyre split on side walls no cords expossed.nearside front tyre has a cut in outer side wall not down to cords

Pass 7 Jan 2017 116,627 miles

play in front suspension arm bushes and ball joints

play in front wheel bearings

rear brake pads worn low

Fail 5 Jan 2017 116,568 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

play in front suspension arm bushes and ball joints

play in front wheel bearings

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 13 Jan 2016 110,156 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced *2 (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in outter sidewall

Fail 6 Jan 2016 110,020 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 broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced *2 (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 99,514 miles

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 6 Jan 2015 99,487 miles

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

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2014 89,773 miles

advise full brake check

Fail 11 Jan 2014 89,773 miles

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

advise full brake check

Pass 12 Jan 2013 76,835 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all 4 tyres have nicks in sidewalls not down to cords

slight play in front suspension bushes both sides

Fail 11 Jan 2013 76,806 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all 4 tyres have nicks in sidewalls not down to cords

slight play in front suspension bushes both sides

Pass 6 Jan 2012 65,038 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 65,038 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 61,681 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 56,246 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)

Pass 2 Jan 2009 50,897 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 46,446 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 39,323 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 33,430 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 28,959 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 UOU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 HX52 UOU, 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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HX52 UOU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 3 September 2002.

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