CarVerify

Free Car Check

MX52 HRD

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

190,414 mi
Last recorded190,414 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX52 HRD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2017 190,414 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Fail 31 Oct 2017 189,796 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 178,600 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2016 178,699 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 168,707 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% inner bulb inoperative (1.1.A.3b)

advise corrosion around o/s/r wheel arch leaving rough edge

Fail 4 Nov 2015 168,700 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% inner bulb inoperative (1.1.A.3b)

advise corrosion around o/s/r wheel arch leaving rough edge

advise n/s/f tyre wearing excessively on inner edge

Pass 28 Nov 2014 156,825 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2014 156,625 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 144,349 miles

EXHAUST SUPPORT MISSING BUT SYSTEM SECURE

Fail 7 Nov 2013 144,349 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 132,824 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 132,820 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 118,945 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 103,758 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 89,644 miles

Both rear tyres tread close to the legal limit (225/50/16 W)

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 5 Nov 2009 89,589 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Both rear tyres tread close to the legal limit (225/50/16 W)

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Oct 2008 82,437 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 73,609 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 59,231 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside rear trailing arm is incorrectly fitted (fitted the wrong way round) but does not seriously affect its operation.

Fail 1 Sep 2006 59,231 miles

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

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

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside rear trailing arm is incorrectly fitted (fitted the wrong way round) but does not seriously affect its operation.

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

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

MX52 HRD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MX52 HRD, 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

How do I check the history of MX52 HRD?

You can check the full history of MX52 HRD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was MX52 HRD registered?

MX52 HRD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 6 September 2002.

Is MX52 HRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX52 HRD shows 20 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MX52 HRD have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on MX52 HRD. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.