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KY52 CXF

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

163,976 mi
Last recorded163,976 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY52 CXF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 163,976 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 156,584 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 154,413 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Rear tyres wearing thin central of tread

Pass 7 Sep 2022 150,812 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (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))

Fail 5 Sep 2022 150,812 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Central Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (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 19 Aug 2021 147,558 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 146,243 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 146,243 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 144,225 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 144,225 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 139,843 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 135,987 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 131,974 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 127,177 miles

Offside Front Outer tyre edge low tread

Fail 25 Aug 2015 127,176 miles

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

Offside Front Outer tyre edge low tread

Pass 12 Aug 2014 122,502 miles

exhaust centre bracket broken

Fail 27 Aug 2013 117,519 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 117,519 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 111,271 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 105,839 miles

N/S/F TYRE OUTER TREAD LOW

Fail 30 Aug 2011 105,839 miles

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

N/S/F TYRE OUTER TREAD LOW

Pass 6 Sep 2010 96,286 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 87,150 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 76,234 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 67,939 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 57,878 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 CXF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 CXF, 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 KY52 CXF registered?

KY52 CXF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 13 September 2002.

Is KY52 CXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY52 CXF shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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