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OV52 NWG

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2022
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

145,140 mi
Last recorded145,140 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2021 145,140 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose Exhaust bracket (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened Radiator cross member (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 144,825 miles

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Radiator cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2019 144,234 miles

Front suspension components :- surface corrosion.

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Nov 2019 144,234 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing missing stud (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Front suspension components :- surface corrosion.

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 140,754 miles

Manufactures engine and body Sill & Suspension covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 139,144 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 139,144 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 135,702 miles

Manufactures sill & Engine Also Rear Suspension Arms covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Offside Rear Brake Hose Secured With Cable Tie

Pass 7 Jun 2016 134,163 miles

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

OSR Brake hose secured with cable tie.

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

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

coil spring corroded All 4 coil springs corroded. (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Jun 2016 134,163 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

OSR Brake hose secured with cable tie.

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

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

coil spring corroded All 4 coil springs corroded. (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 131,661 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

battery warning light malfunctioning.

ecu light on

o/s rear brake hose secured with cable ties.

rear exhaust mounting secured with hose clip

Fail 1 Jun 2015 131,622 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

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

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

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

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

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

battery warning light malfunctioning.

ecu light on

o/s rear brake hose secured with cable ties.

Pass 2 Jun 2014 127,566 miles

both front tyres 3mm

front to rear brake pipes surface rust

Fail 2 Jun 2014 127,566 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

both front tyres 3mm

front to rear brake pipes surface rust

Pass 16 Jul 2013 119,067 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 112,557 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 97,933 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2011 97,416 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 11 Jan 2010 88,496 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 81,237 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 76,226 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2007 76,035 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2006 69,353 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 31 Oct 2005 56,711 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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OV52 NWG 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 NWG, 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 OV52 NWG registered?

OV52 NWG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 6 November 2002.

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