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KU52 USB

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

108,618 mi
Last recorded108,618 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU52 USB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 108,618 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2025 105,728 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2024 101,362 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 97,931 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2021 91,094 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 May 2021 91,094 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2020 84,478 miles
Fail 7 May 2020 84,455 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2018 84,435 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 84,435 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 82,993 miles

Centre brake light has bulb(s) not working but not more than 50%

Nearside front lower bumper section damaged

rear exhaust mount is insecure

Pass 30 Mar 2016 80,772 miles

Centre brake light has bulb(s) not working but not more than 50%

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

Nearside front lower bumper section damaged

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

rear exhaust mount is insecure

Fail 30 Mar 2016 80,772 miles

Centre brake light has bulb(s) not working but not more than 50%

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside front lower bumper section damaged

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear exhaust mount is insecure

Pass 14 Apr 2015 79,047 miles

Centre brake light has bulb(s) not working but not more than 50%

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside front lower bumper section damaged

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

Rear exhaust mounts corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Mar 2015 79,014 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Centre brake light has bulb(s) not working but not more than 50%

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine oil leak

Gearbox oil leak

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside front lower bumper section damaged

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

Rear exhaust mounts corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2014 76,829 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2014 76,829 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 73,856 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 13 Mar 2013 73,851 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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)

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 26 Mar 2012 70,047 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2011 66,792 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Mar 2011 66,778 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2010 63,436 miles

Oil leak

front brake pads 3/4 worn.

front number plate slightly stained.

Fail 11 Mar 2010 63,436 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

front brake pads 3/4 worn.

front number plate slightly stained.

Pass 10 Mar 2009 60,068 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 55,961 miles

Oil leak

plastic sill covers fitted

plastic undertray fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2007 50,705 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 48,510 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Aug 2006 47,191 miles

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

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

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

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 USB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 USB, 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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KU52 USB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 13 September 2002.

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