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SA52 HFO

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,471 mi
Last recorded81,471 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA52 HFO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2022 81,471 miles

General vehicle condition corroded on underside suspension components heavily corroded brakepipes corroded exhaust system corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear ride height low rear springs sagging

Slight play in steering idlers

Fail 6 Apr 2022 81,471 miles

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

General vehicle condition corroded on underside suspension components heavily corroded brakepipes corroded exhaust system corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear ride height low rear springs sagging

Slight play in steering idlers

Pass 1 Apr 2021 81,257 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside (front to rear's) (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 81,063 miles

General vehicle condition corroded on underside front brakepipes corroded rear shockabsorber s casings corroded rear suspension sagging

Fail 25 Apr 2019 81,063 miles

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

General vehicle condition corroded on underside front brakepipes corroded rear shockabsorber s casings corroded rear suspension sagging

Pass 6 Apr 2018 80,955 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 80,502 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 80,219 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 80,219 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Front and centre brackets corroded off. (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush End bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear 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 11 Jul 2014 79,602 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 73,256 miles

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

n/s/r tyre cut on sidewall not to cords also on 2mm

Fail 18 Jun 2013 73,255 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

n/s/f wheel damaged excessive

n/s/r tyre cut on sidewall not to cords also on 2mm

Fail 12 Jun 2013 73,254 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Offside Front 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)

fuel pipe surface corrosion

Pass 29 May 2012 72,781 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2011 60,867 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2010 51,399 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 41,856 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 41,644 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 14 May 2008 32,635 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 20,112 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 4,735 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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SA52 HFO 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 71.4%.

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 SA52 HFO, 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 SA52 HFO registered?

SA52 HFO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 October 2002.

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