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KP52 VKT

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2018
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

117,654 mi
Last recorded117,654 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP52 VKT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2017 117,654 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 3 Sep 2016 113,962 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 107,910 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 107,910 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 104,083 miles

Lamp malfunction warning on dash, but all lamps applicable to the MOT were working at the time of test.

Metal brake pipes going to rear hoses are corroding.

O/s front tyre inner wall has small cuts.

O/s rear tyre has a nail in the tread.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Sep 2014 103,878 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Lamp malfunction warning on dash, but all lamps applicable to the MOT were working at the time of test.

Metal brake pipes going to rear hoses are corroding.

O/s front tyre inner wall has small cuts.

O/s rear tyre has a nail in the tread.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2013 94,206 miles

O/s front fog lamp is not working.

Squeak from rear suspension, suspect lower outer suspension arm bush, but no signs of wear/excessive movement found during test.

Fail 12 Sep 2013 94,202 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

O/s front fog lamp is not working.

O/s front tyre is wearing on the inner edge & will probably expose the cords before the limit of wear is reached.

Squeak from rear suspension, suspect lower outer suspension arm bush, but no signs of wear/excessive movement found during test.

Pass 21 Sep 2012 832,012 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 832,002 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 71,897 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 71,897 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Heat shield loose

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 64,028 miles

o/side rear tyre worn low inner edge

Pass 26 Jan 2010 56,443 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 31 Jan 2009 50,070 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 49,728 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 47,106 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2007 47,104 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2007 47,104 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 40,430 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 40,265 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Slight play in steering components

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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KP52 VKT is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KP52 VKT, 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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KP52 VKT is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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