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MC52 PUH

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,398 mi
Last recorded98,398 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC52 PUH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 98,398 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured lens missing (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 May 2025 97,570 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2025 97,570 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 93,474 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2024 93,473 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 92,090 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2023 92,089 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 90,236 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 90,234 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2021 88,468 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 88,468 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 86,671 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 84,202 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

o/s door mirror glass deteriorated

Pass 26 Mar 2018 82,036 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 82,035 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 21 Mar 2017 80,472 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 78,314 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 78,314 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 73,052 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 67,598 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 67,594 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 63,180 miles

Nearside Rear 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 18 Dec 2010 61,640 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 61,069 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 57,948 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 49,052 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 44,648 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 30,561 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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MC52 PUH is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MC52 PUH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MC52 PUH registered?

MC52 PUH is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 11 September 2002.

Is MC52 PUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for MC52 PUH shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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