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MK52 CLK

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,378 mi
Last recorded143,378 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK52 CLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2018 143,378 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested engine hot (8.2.1.2 (d))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Road wheel fixings not compatible (5.2.2 (d))

Road wheel fixings not compatible (5.2.2 (d))

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

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

Body insecure to the extent that stability is seriously impaired boot wont open (6.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 135,529 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 112,032 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 104,534 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 89,451 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 78,967 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 75,453 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 73,702 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 72,098 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 72,098 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2008 68,509 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 53,807 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jan 2007 33,775 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 33,775 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Dec 2005 25,816 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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MK52 CLK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MK52 CLK, 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 MK52 CLK registered?

MK52 CLK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 December 2002.

Is MK52 CLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK52 CLK shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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