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KY52 BWG

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

155,671 mi
Last recorded155,671 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY52 BWG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 155,671 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish.

Pass 4 Sep 2025 155,331 miles

All suspension is corroded.

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Sep 2025 155,331 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

All suspension is corroded.

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2024
Fail 17 Sep 2024

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 83,674 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorber casing corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorber casing corroded

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 82,987 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 82,232 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 81,206 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 81,206 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator light on dash (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 80,317 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 78,438 miles

Nearside Front front fog lamp inop

Fail 18 Sep 2018 78,431 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front front fog lamp inop

Pass 6 Sep 2017 76,854 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp not working and lens broken

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

all 4 lower front suspension arms bushes split need replacing

centre brake light has leds out but more than 505 working

Fail 31 Aug 2017 76,349 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front fog lamp not working and lens broken

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

all 4 lower front suspension arms bushes split need replacing

centre brake light has leds out but more than 505 working

Pass 16 Sep 2016 74,164 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 71,200 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

centre exhaust section bracket missing-exhaust still supported ok

Pass 5 Sep 2014 68,653 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 2 Sep 2014 68,644 miles

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

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 62,642 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

rear exhaust mount missing but not insecure

Pass 21 Sep 2012 59,250 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 56,985 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 54,062 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 48,428 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 45,494 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 43,300 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 36,832 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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KY52 BWG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 KY52 BWG, 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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KY52 BWG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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