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KD52 AVE

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

77,588 mi
Last recorded77,588 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD52 AVE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 77,588 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2025 77,588 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 76,183 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2024 76,160 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2023 76,093 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Drivers door and side skirt damaged

offside front fog lamp missing

rusty under carriage

Pass 1 Aug 2022 69,405 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 69,391 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 40,267 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2021 40,267 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 39,481 miles

Offside mirror glass getting in poor condition

Fail 7 Aug 2019 39,481 miles

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

Offside mirror glass getting in poor condition

Pass 24 Aug 2018 37,630 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2018 37,630 miles

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

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 35,247 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

re-check rear brake pads in 3-4k

Pass 24 Mar 2016 31,828 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 28,997 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2015 28,997 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 23,837 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 20,895 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 29 Sep 2011 17,933 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2010 14,140 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 14,140 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 12,144 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 9,782 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 8,955 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 7,215 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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KD52 AVE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc 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 KD52 AVE, 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 KD52 AVE registered?

KD52 AVE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 8 October 2002.

Is KD52 AVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KD52 AVE shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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