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KC52 FHJ

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2022
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

86,055 mi
Last recorded86,055 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC52 FHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2021 86,055 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both side (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 79,937 miles

Central Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement End bush. Slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Split in rubber (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Some corrosion at ferrell (1.1.11 (c))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2020 79,933 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Central Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement End bush. Slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Split in rubber (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Some corrosion at ferrell (1.1.11 (c))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 78,179 miles

Brake pipes corroded

Exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still adequately supported

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Wiper smearing

Pass 13 Aug 2018 74,856 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 74,466 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 69,794 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 64,840 miles

n/side rear tyre bald on inner edge and very close to cord

Pass 15 Oct 2014 61,236 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 57,437 miles

prop shaft coupling slightly worn

Pass 22 Oct 2012 53,725 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 49,098 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 31 Oct 2011 49,098 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 45,522 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 41,327 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

auxillary belt cracking

rear number plate water marked

Fail 29 Oct 2008 37,070 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s rear tyre tread low

Pass 29 Oct 2008 37,070 miles

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s rear tyre tread low

Pass 5 Oct 2007 31,834 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear number plate

Pass 28 Sep 2006 27,228 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2005 22,569 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2005 22,444 miles

Nearside 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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KC52 FHJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 KC52 FHJ, 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 KC52 FHJ registered?

KC52 FHJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 5 December 2002.

Is KC52 FHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KC52 FHJ shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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