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KV52 GUH

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

144,983 mi
Last recorded144,983 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV52 GUH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 144,983 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

engine covers fitted.

under trays fitted.

Pass 17 Sep 2016 132,522 miles

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

engine covers fitted.

tow bar not fitted.

under trays fitted.

Fail 17 Sep 2016 132,522 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

engine covers fitted.

tow bar not fitted.

under trays fitted.

Pass 18 Sep 2015 119,395 miles

engine covers fitted.

towbar not fitted.

under trays fitted.

Fail 18 Sep 2015 119,395 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

engine covers fitted.

towbar not fitted.

under trays fitted.

Pass 20 Sep 2014 107,647 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Sep 2014 107,647 miles

Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Sep 2013 97,332 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2013 97,332 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2012 86,699 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2011 76,089 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2010 64,977 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 64,977 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 59,093 miles

o/s/front tyre tread low--

Pass 13 Jun 2007 40,930 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 31,055 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

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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KV52 GUH is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,597cc 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 KV52 GUH, 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 KV52 GUH registered?

KV52 GUH is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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