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PO52 WGU

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,415 mi
Last recorded137,415 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO52 WGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2020 137,415 miles

rear metal brake pipes corroding

o/s steering are dust cover condition

Fail 28 Oct 2020 137,316 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

check engine light is on

front to rear brake pipes are slightly corroded at rear of car

Pass 8 Nov 2019 136,290 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner of wheel (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

check engine light is on

front to rear brake pipes are slightly corroded at rear of car

Fail 8 Nov 2019 136,290 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner of wheel (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

check engine light is on

front to rear brake pipes are slightly corroded at rear of car

Pass 12 Nov 2018 134,428 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 124,230 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 123,281 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

front tyres wearing on edges

general body corrosion and in poor condition

play in steering idler and front wheel bearings not excessive

Fail 11 Apr 2016 123,275 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake discs in poor condition

front tyres wearing on edges

general body corrosion and in poor condition

play in steering idler and front wheel bearings not excessive

Pass 1 Apr 2015 111,809 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2014 105,246 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 6 Jun 2014 105,246 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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 93,702 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 93,702 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 88,870 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 82,433 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight play in front wheel bearings

Fail 1 Sep 2010 82,431 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 2 Jun 2009 76,335 miles

accident damage to front bumper

gearbox oil leak

rear brake pipes corrdeing

Pass 5 Jun 2008 64,259 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 3 May 2007 57,875 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 46,522 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2006 46,522 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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PO52 WGU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PO52 WGU, 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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PO52 WGU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 9 December 2002.

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