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HX52 URP

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2024
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

192,175 mi
Last recorded192,175 miles
Recorded on5 May 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX52 URP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 May 2023 192,175 miles

rear subframe and some surrounding bodywork areas rusting

Fail 25 Apr 2023 192,069 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipes over fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded off side front next to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

rear subframe and some surrounding bodywork areas rusting

Pass 14 Apr 2022 182,859 miles

front to rear metal brake pipes quite badly rusting where you can see them near fuel tank

rear number plate deteriorating

rear suspension sub frame and other components rusting

some play in near side steering rack inner joint

Fail 12 Apr 2022 182,744 miles

Exhaust system insecure mount next to diff broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn off side front lower rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

front to rear metal brake pipes quite badly rusting where you can see them near fuel tank

play in near side front wheel bearing

rear number plate deteriorating

rear suspension sub frame and other components rusting

some play in near side steering rack inner joint

Pass 14 Apr 2021 175,172 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2021 175,172 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 169,275 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

front shock absorbers appear weak

Fail 7 Nov 2019 169,213 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded off side rear from hose (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system insecure rear mount rusted off (6.1.2 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

front shock absorbers appear weak

Pass 30 Oct 2018 160,132 miles

near side front shock absorber leaking

off side rear metal brake rusting and front to rear metal brake pipe through clips near rear floor

Pass 1 Nov 2017 151,094 miles

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 21 Oct 2017 151,089 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear of near side front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake discs inner faces badly rusting

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 21 Oct 2016 144,517 miles

front brake discs inner faces badly rusting

near side rear metal brake pipe rusting

off side and near side rear tyres worn very close to legal limits

rear brake hoses perishing

Fail 11 Oct 2016 144,235 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint off side front rear lower joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front brake discs inner faces badly rusting

near side rear metal brake pipe rusting

off side and near side rear tyres worn very close to legal limits

rear brake hoses perishing

Pass 8 Oct 2015 135,434 miles

front brake discs inner faces rusting / worn

off side and near side rear metal brake pipes rusting in places

off side front tyre inner edge bald

play in off side front lower swivel joint

Pass 8 Sep 2014 129,360 miles

off side front to rear metal brake pipe quite badly rusting near rear spring

off side front tyre inner edge worn

rear number plate deteriorating

some play at off side front wheel

Pass 7 Oct 2013 122,179 miles

off side rear metal brake pipe rusting

Pass 13 Jun 2012 115,993 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 115,861 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 23 May 2011 112,808 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 23 May 2011 112,808 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 May 2010 109,973 miles

Both rear flexi hoses deteiorating

Pass 23 Apr 2009 104,616 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 98,315 miles

Both rear tyres are on the limit (1.6mm). Both front tyres have low tread & nearside front tyre has a gouge in outer sidewall.

Fail 19 Mar 2008 98,315 miles

Both rear tyres are on the limit (1.6mm). Both front tyres have low tread & nearside front tyre has a gouge in outer sidewall.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 91,996 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 91,996 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 79,721 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 79,721 miles

Centre Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

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

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

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 URP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 URP, 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 URP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 September 2002.

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