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OU52 XBT

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

70,378 mi
Last recorded70,378 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU52 XBT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 70,378 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2026 70,378 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 64,117 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 61,592 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides also lipped on edges. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also on outer side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also on outer side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle is fitted with engine cover and under tray/shields so there is a restricted view of some testable items.

Fail 13 Feb 2024 61,592 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides also lipped on edges. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also on outer side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also on outer side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle is fitted with engine cover and under tray/shields so there is a restricted view of some testable items.

Pass 14 Feb 2023 59,738 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side also lipped on edges. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Glass is deteriorating. (3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle is fitted with engine cover and under tray/shields so there is a restricted view of some testable items.

Fail 13 Feb 2023 59,738 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear/middle mount broken off of pipe and now missing. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side also lipped on edges. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Glass is deteriorating. (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 2x Nails. ()

Vehicle is fitted with engine cover and under tray/shields so there is a restricted view of some testable items.

Pass 19 Feb 2022 57,525 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear/middle mounting broken off pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle is fitted with engine cover and under tray/shields so there is a restricted view of some testable items.

Fail 19 Feb 2022 57,525 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower arm ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear/middle mounting broken off pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle is fitted with engine cover and under tray/shields so there is a restricted view of some testable items.

Pass 6 Feb 2021 54,982 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 53,301 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle is fitted with engine cover and under tray/shields so there is a restricted view of some testable items.

Pass 21 Feb 2019 50,881 miles

Vehicle is fitted with engine cover and under tray/shields so there is a restricted view of some testable items.

Pass 8 Nov 2017 44,423 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 42,459 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 40,036 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2014 37,879 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 37,879 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 35,941 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 34,167 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 34,167 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 8 Dec 2011 32,567 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 32,567 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 30,814 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 30,814 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 29,525 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 26,980 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 24,201 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 20,628 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 XBT is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OU52 XBT, 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 XBT registered?

OU52 XBT is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 7 October 2002.

Is OU52 XBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU52 XBT shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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