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OV52 PYW

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

98,991 mi
Last recorded98,991 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV52 PYW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2023 98,991 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened arms have plastic covers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 98,614 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms corroded and plastic covers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2021 98,208 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 97,533 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower arm plastic covers fitted

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower arm as plastic covers fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2018 97,034 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 96,610 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 94,488 miles

Nearside Front wall cracking

Nearside Rear wall cracking

Pass 23 Mar 2015 92,752 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 92,434 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 91,797 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 90,861 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 89,698 miles

Engine earth strap broken

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)

Unable to check (rear) top arm bush/s

Wipers just about clearing the screen

Fail 15 Mar 2011 89,698 miles

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

Engine earth strap broken

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)

Unable to check (rear) top arm bush/s

Wipers just about clearing the screen

Pass 2 Mar 2010 81,847 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 81,847 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 74,576 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight play in o/s/f top susp arm

slight play in o/s/f tracking arm

Fail 6 Mar 2009 74,576 miles

slight play in o/s/f tracking arm

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight play in o/s/f top susp arm

Pass 6 Mar 2008 68,323 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 59,538 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 52,566 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 52,566 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 PYW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PYW, 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 PYW registered?

OV52 PYW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 10 December 2002.

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