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SA52 TUU

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

148,891 mi
Last recorded148,891 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA52 TUU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2017 148,891 miles

exhaust front bracket corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2017 148,891 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort parking brake inopperative (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort parking brake inopperative (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

exhaust front bracket corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2016 142,803 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 142,803 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

some exhaust mounts are corroded and broken but exhaust is still secure and unlikely to detach

Pass 24 Nov 2015 135,354 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front exhaust brackets broken

brake warning light on

engine covers and under covers fitted

Fail 19 Nov 2015 135,342 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front exhaust brackets broken

brake warning light on

engine covers and under covers fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2014 130,626 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 130,626 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 122,000 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 112,359 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 112,125 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 100,078 miles

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

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)

Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Fail 7 Nov 2011 100,077 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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)

front brake discs grooved

Pass 3 Nov 2010 87,949 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 87,946 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 71,366 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 59,360 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 55,756 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 52,243 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 52,243 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise front tyre wear on outer edges bald

Pass 12 Jul 2006 51,463 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)

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 TUU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 TUU, 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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SA52 TUU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 9 September 2002.

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