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KU52 DDV

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

151,370 mi
Last recorded151,370 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2014
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU52 DDV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2014 151,370 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 150,781 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 136,868 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 117,858 miles

REAR BACK BOX FRONT SUPPORT CORROIED

Fail 28 Aug 2012 117,858 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

REAR BACK BOX FRONT SUPPORT CORROIED

Pass 30 Aug 2011 109,169 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2011 109,169 miles

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 99,333 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 23 Aug 2010 99,333 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 7 Sep 2009 88,354 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 88,354 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

front and rear number plates getting deteriorated

oil leak from transmission

Pass 28 Aug 2008 76,549 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 76,549 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 63,958 miles

front brake discs worn and lipped

front brake pads getting low

number plates in poor condition

Fail 11 Sep 2007 63,958 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

both front brake discs worn and lipped

both number plates in poor condition

front brake pads getting low

park brake poor needs adjusting

Pass 15 Sep 2006 52,225 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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KU52 DDV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 KU52 DDV, 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 KU52 DDV registered?

KU52 DDV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 20 September 2002.

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