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KN52 PXM

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

98,666 mi
Last recorded98,666 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN52 PXM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2017 98,666 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake Caliper Retaining Spring Broken

Steering Wheel In Poor Condition

Pass 6 Apr 2016 93,107 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear tyre perishing and has deep cuts in tread 225/45 R17 Y

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

exhaust system starting to corrode

slight engine oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2015 89,780 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 87,493 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear brake discs scored

offside door mirror side repeater lens cracked

Fail 25 Mar 2014 87,493 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear brake discs scored

offside door mirror side repeater lens cracked

Fail 5 Apr 2013 84,225 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 84,225 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 81,912 miles

front wiper perishing

Pass 11 Apr 2011 79,742 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on the inner edge 225/45/17w

Fail 11 Apr 2011 79,742 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on the inner edge 225/45/17w

Pass 14 Apr 2010 77,146 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 75,761 miles

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

boot lid damaged

Fail 15 Jun 2009 75,761 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

boot lid damaged

Pass 6 Nov 2007 58,697 miles

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

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1e)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 42,352 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 42,352 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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KN52 PXM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KN52 PXM, 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 KN52 PXM registered?

KN52 PXM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 November 2002.

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