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KW52 XME

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

70,007 mi
Last recorded70,007 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW52 XME
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 70,007 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 28 May 2019 70,007 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 60,786 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 60,786 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 46,827 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 46,826 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 41,057 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre bold on outer edge. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn approx (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn approx (3.5.1g)

oil leak

Fail 3 Sep 2015 41,056 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre bold on outer edge. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn approx (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn approx (3.5.1g)

oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2014 38,040 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Sep 2014 38,039 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Nov 2013 32,329 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 25,762 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 22,084 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 18,076 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 18,074 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 15,021 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 15,021 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 12,563 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 11,497 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 9,910 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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KW52 XME is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 KW52 XME, 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 KW52 XME registered?

KW52 XME is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 24 September 2002.

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