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OU52 FXV

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2025
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

144,428 mi
Last recorded144,428 miles
Recorded on30 May 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU52 FXV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2024 144,428 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2023 139,599 miles
Fail 4 May 2023 139,590 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant low

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre splitting heavily on sidewall, also damaged

Pass 11 Jun 2022 137,612 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 134,847 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm 245/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm 245/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

leaking oil from gearbox and differential

metal exhaust mounting bracket rusted through and not attached to exhaust

slight play in both steering tie rod inner joints

Pass 15 Jun 2020 132,365 miles

Nearside Front Inner steering rack arm has slight play

Offside Front Inner steering rack arm has slight play

Fail 12 Jun 2020 132,364 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner steering rack arm has slight play

Offside Front Inner steering rack arm has slight play

Pass 20 Jul 2019 130,661 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

rear exhaust mount corroded and broken

Pass 17 Jul 2018 127,661 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 124,871 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 121,326 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 121,325 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)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 116,339 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 111,103 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 101,959 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 94,598 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 78,832 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 69,729 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 69,729 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 64,385 miles

N/S/R brake disc inner face deteriorating

Pass 30 Jun 2008 58,118 miles

covers fitted under car

suspect front pads wearing down

Pass 7 Jul 2007 53,270 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 53,227 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 49,878 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 45,563 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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OU52 FXV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 OU52 FXV, 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 OU52 FXV registered?

OU52 FXV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 3 September 2002.

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