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MV52 FYN

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

121,624 mi
Last recorded121,624 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV52 FYN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2019 121,624 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Jun 2019 121,624 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 108,520 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Mar 2018 108,520 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 98,923 miles

Offside Front Tyre wall slightly cracking.

Oil leak ()

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Feb 2017 98,923 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre wall slightly cracking.

Oil leak ()

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 87,260 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 87,260 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Jan 2016 87,241 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Rear Both rear flexible brake hoses are perished

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 84,170 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 84,170 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 81,145 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 75,030 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 69,180 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 63,420 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 60,163 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 54,618 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 47,623 miles

n/s/f tyre tread worn very low outer edge. †o/s/f tread very low inner edge.

wear both front brake discs

Fail 17 Jul 2007 47,623 miles

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

o/s/f tyre tread very low inner edge. †n/s/f tyre tread very low outer edge.

wear both front brake discs

Pass 2 Aug 2006 38,229 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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
Full Mercedes-benz Clk reliability report

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MV52 FYN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 MV52 FYN, 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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MV52 FYN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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