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KU52 UVL

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,128 mi
Last recorded100,128 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU52 UVL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2017 100,128 miles

both rear coil springs corroded.

centre exhaust bracket corroded/broken but exhaust secure.

Pass 21 Sep 2016 97,948 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both rear coil springs corroded.

both rear tyres low tread

centre exhaust bracket broken

creek off front suspension

front brake pads becoming low

front number plate damaged.

off side front anti roll bar link top gaitor poor/split slightly

Pass 11 Sep 2015 90,303 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 80,398 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 73,254 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 72,218 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 72,218 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 67,569 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

O/S/F wheel bearing makes slight noise when rotated

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 56,642 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Sep 2010 56,642 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 47,495 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 39,995 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 39,995 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 35,068 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 35,068 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 27,941 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 UVL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UVL, 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 UVL registered?

KU52 UVL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 October 2002.

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