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KM52 KVU

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2023
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

43,142 mi
Last recorded43,142 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM52 KVU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2022 43,142 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sill covers fitted

Fail 11 Jan 2022 43,142 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength end of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel pipe damaged fuel filler neck / breather (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2021 41,307 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2021 41,306 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 39,795 miles

fuel tank breather pipe split

Fail 7 Jan 2020 39,795 miles

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

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

fuel tank breather pipe split

Pass 20 Dec 2018 37,708 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 35,252 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 32,755 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 30,111 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 28,512 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2014 28,152 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 24 Dec 2013 25,451 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2013 25,451 miles

Centre Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2012 22,356 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak around gearbox sump

Rear springs rusty

Slght play both front wheels

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Dec 2011 20,221 miles

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

one bulb in nearside mirror repeater not working

transmission oil leak

Pass 16 Dec 2010 18,163 miles

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

g/box oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2009 16,664 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 15,015 miles

advise small dent to n/s/f alloy wheel on the rim

Pass 14 Dec 2007 13,356 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 11,358 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 11,358 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 11,358 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 9,196 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2005 9,196 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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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KM52 KVU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 KM52 KVU, 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 KM52 KVU registered?

KM52 KVU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 November 2002.

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