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PK52 HPU

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,094 mi
Last recorded85,094 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK52 HPU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 85,094 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

oil dampness bottom of engine no leaks found at time of test

seal covers fitted to vehicle unable to fully check seals

Pass 28 Aug 2024 76,116 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 67,992 miles

front prop shaft rubber donut slightly deteriorating

Pass 8 Sep 2022 61,202 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2022 61,049 miles

Nearside Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 53,003 miles

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))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 51,364 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 51,331 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 50,533 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 50,533 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 48,973 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 48,973 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 47,234 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 44,794 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 41,830 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 41,830 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 39,375 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 36,673 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 36,673 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 33,799 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 30,429 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2010 30,429 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 27,634 miles

Nearside 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 4 Apr 2008 23,386 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 18,830 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 14,433 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 14,433 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2005 13,476 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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PK52 HPU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PK52 HPU, 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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PK52 HPU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 October 2002.

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