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OU52 TKD

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

184,626 mi
Last recorded184,626 miles
Recorded on15 May 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU52 TKD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2023 184,626 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

o/s front headlamp leveller deteriorated but working

Fail 15 May 2023 184,625 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

o/s front headlamp leveller deteriorated but working

Pass 20 Jan 2021 179,871 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 13 Jan 2021 179,841 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 130,428 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 130,415 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 May 2017 101,136 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

can not check all items due to locations and covers and coverings etc

Pass 20 May 2016 79,197 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Fail 20 May 2016 79,197 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 68,312 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Sep 2013 51,268 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 47,528 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 44,734 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 42,141 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 38,167 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 30,606 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 23,562 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 23,562 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Sep 2006 17,641 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 TKD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 OU52 TKD, 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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OU52 TKD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 9 September 2002.

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