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PO52 XDE

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Green Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

125,736 mi
Last recorded125,736 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO52 XDE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Apr 2018 125,736 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 117,600 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 19 Apr 2017 117,467 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 109,871 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 20 Apr 2016 109,647 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 May 2015 101,597 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 94,021 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 93,946 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 May 2013 82,236 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 82,235 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

19% FRONT BRAKE IMBALANCE

Pass 21 May 2012 72,201 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 72,148 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 60,755 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 53,244 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 47,281 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 38,974 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 37,836 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 XDE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Green with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 XDE, 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 PO52 XDE registered?

PO52 XDE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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