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OE52 ZSW

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

147,031 mi
Last recorded147,031 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE52 ZSW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2018 147,031 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2018 147,006 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective centre front (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective centre rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 143,559 miles

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

both rear coil springs corroded

front and centre exhaust mounting brackets insecure

nearside front suspension arm inner bush unbonded but not likely to move excessively

offside front tyre valve deteriorating

Pass 3 Jun 2016 138,605 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 138,604 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 133,691 miles

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

centre exhaust mounting deteriorated

Fail 6 Jun 2015 133,688 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

centre exhaust mounting deteriorated

Pass 3 Jun 2014 128,046 miles

nearside front tyre perrished

Fail 2 Jun 2014 128,046 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre perrished

Pass 21 May 2013 119,037 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 103,258 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 90,530 miles

Advise rear tyre wearing low, just on limit on edges

Fail 21 May 2011 90,530 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Advise rear tyre wearing low, just on limit on edges

Pass 14 May 2010 80,055 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 80,055 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 28 May 2009 70,452 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 65,463 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 56,619 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 42,208 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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OE52 ZSW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 OE52 ZSW, 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 OE52 ZSW registered?

OE52 ZSW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 November 2002.

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