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KD52 BUP

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

176,132 mi
Last recorded176,132 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD52 BUP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 176,132 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 165,976 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 153,669 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 152,863 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Nov 2022 152,837 miles

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

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 151,035 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 150,260 miles

Engine cover, undertrays and sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Exhaust system corroded

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 149,802 miles

Offside Front Slight play in wheel bearing

Under trays fitted obscuring some components from view

Under trays fitted obscuring some components from view

Fail 24 Sep 2018 149,800 miles

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

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components from view

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

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some components from view

Pass 30 Aug 2017 149,494 miles

Engine cover, undertrays and sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 147,449 miles

Engine covers fitted

Under trays fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2015 143,210 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 143,210 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 133,961 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 123,243 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 132,243 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 111,683 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 98,325 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 98,325 miles

Offside Front Seat belt affected by a cracked seat frame (5.2.1b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 84,808 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 72,236 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2009 72,236 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2008 58,668 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 45,238 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 40,970 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 36,623 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 BUP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 KD52 BUP, 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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KD52 BUP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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