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MC52 SDX

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2027
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

77,736 mi
Last recorded77,736 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 77,736 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2026 77,733 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2025 76,890 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2025 76,883 miles

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

Off Side Rear Brake Sounds (Parking Brake) Rusty/Corroded Inside

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 75,483 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2024 75,479 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working pump inop. (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 74,561 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Oct 2023 74,561 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 73,348 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 72,885 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 69,958 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 69,957 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 67,831 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 65,131 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 60,182 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 2 Oct 2017 60,180 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)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 30 Sep 2016 54,948 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 48,879 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 48,879 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 44,752 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 40,228 miles

Centre brake light - one segment not working

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 35,330 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2012 35,330 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 29,578 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 24,188 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 24,188 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 20,530 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 17,097 miles

nearside front tyre low tread on outer edge

Pass 9 Nov 2007 14,149 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 10,732 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 6,662 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 SDX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.

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 SDX, 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 SDX registered?

MC52 SDX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 November 2002.

Is MC52 SDX safe to buy?

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