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OV52 EPO

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

93,007 mi
Last recorded93,007 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV52 EPO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2022 93,007 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2022 92,680 miles

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

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

Engine management lamp illuminated

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 82,956 miles

Engine management lamp illuminated

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 77,045 miles

Engine management warning lamp illuminated - vehicle registered BEFORE July 2003

Intermittent illumination of ESP warning light - not currently illuminated at time of retest but suggest further investigation

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And pressure appears low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2020 77,045 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Engine management warning lamp illuminated - vehicle registered BEFORE July 2003

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And pressure appears low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 73,594 miles

Emissions only just meet criteria

Intermittent ESP warning lamp illumination - suggest attention

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Transmission oil leak

Fail 19 Feb 2019 73,586 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Intermittent ESP warning lamp illumination - suggest attention

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Transmission oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2018 68,901 miles

Offside mirror damaged

Fail 8 Feb 2018 68,901 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside front tyre badly worn edges

Offside mirror damaged

Pass 20 Feb 2017 64,516 miles

Both front tyres wearing inner edges

Centre exhaust minor leak

Pass 2 Feb 2016 60,760 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 58,540 miles

offside rear tyre near limit

Pass 21 Feb 2014 55,791 miles

minor leak from centre exhaust

offside rear tyre sidewall perished and near limit

Fail 19 Feb 2014 55,791 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

minor leak from centre exhaust

offside rear tyre sidewall perished and near limit

Pass 13 Feb 2013 53,461 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 49,182 miles

nearside and offside front tyres worn outer edges

nearside rear tyre low tread

Pass 10 Aug 2010 43,603 miles

both front tyres worn edges

front exhaust mounting bracket broken - system still supported

Pass 10 Aug 2009 42,023 miles

front tyres wearing edges

wiper slight smearing

Pass 19 Aug 2008 37,558 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 33,590 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 33,590 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 29,514 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 24,699 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2005 24,699 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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OV52 EPO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 OV52 EPO, 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 OV52 EPO registered?

OV52 EPO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 25 October 2002.

Is OV52 EPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV52 EPO shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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