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MC52 RTV

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

140,212 mi
Last recorded140,212 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC52 RTV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 140,212 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 139,938 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 130,368 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 116,400 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 111,855 miles

Front tyres worn on outer edges

Outer sills covered

Fail 22 Mar 2021 11,840 miles

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

Front tyres worn on outer edges

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

Outer sills covered

Pass 27 Mar 2020 100,355 miles

beam patterns poor

Pass 8 Mar 2019 92,560 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 92,560 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 88,768 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 87,491 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 85,816 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2016 85,816 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 84,461 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 80,281 miles

both rear tyres worn edges and near limit - suggest replace

offside mirror deteriorated

rear brake pads appear wearing low

Pass 23 Feb 2013 69,369 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

slight movement in n/s/f lower suspension arm

Pass 25 Feb 2012 59,397 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2012 59,397 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 49,286 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 37,877 miles

CENTRE STOP LAMP IS NOT WORKING BUT UNABLE TO SEE IF THE LIGHT IS WIRED

THE END OF THE ARM WHICH GIVES THE CUSTMER THE SEAT BELT HAS COME OFF ON THE NSF SEAT BELT

Pass 25 Sep 2008 32,770 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 26,905 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 22,104 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2006 22,104 miles

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

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

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 RTV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 MC52 RTV, 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 MC52 RTV registered?

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

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