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OU52 XAC

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

112,972 mi
Last recorded112,972 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU52 XAC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2016 112,972 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Fail 19 Oct 2015 129,707 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Indicator switch faulty When indicating right it self cancels after 3 flashes (1.4.A.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust Box (7.1.2)

Engine Covers & Under Trays Fitted

Engine Management light on

Oil Leak from Engine

Pass 26 Aug 2014 127,418 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2014 127,418 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 122,071 miles

eml light on

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

rear number plate deteriated

sum of the high level brake light bulbs not working

Pass 2 Aug 2012 116,574 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

sum of the high level brake light bulbs not working

Fail 23 Jul 2012 116,440 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

sum of the high level brake light bulbs not working

Pass 9 May 2011 107,418 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 97,180 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 86,722 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 72,689 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 72,682 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 60,325 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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
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OU52 XAC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 XAC, 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

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What year was OU52 XAC registered?

OU52 XAC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is OU52 XAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU52 XAC shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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