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RO52 XXB

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

178,634 mi
Last recorded178,634 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO52 XXB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 178,634 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 107,271 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 11 Nov 2024 107,257 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 106,169 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 105,150 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 105,145 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Nov 2021 102,825 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2021 102,768 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 99,318 miles

Offside head lamp aim distorting

left mirror indicator cracked

os mirror indicator cracked

Pass 22 Nov 2019 96,824 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2019 96,824 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 93,744 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))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 90,465 miles

Advise front tyres worn on edges

Fail 24 Nov 2017 90,465 miles

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

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

Advise front tyres worn on edges

Pass 31 Oct 2016 86,256 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 83,542 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 79,451 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 77,436 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 76,254 miles

Nearside front tyre tread down to 3mm

Slight judder from rear brakes

Fail 27 Nov 2012 76,254 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside front tyre tread down to 3mm

Slight judder from rear brakes

Pass 22 Nov 2011 74,680 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2010 71,848 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 71,848 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 65,874 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 59,770 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 55,347 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 48,378 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 48,378 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 39,319 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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RO52 XXB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RO52 XXB, 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 RO52 XXB registered?

RO52 XXB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 5 December 2002.

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