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SA52 TXH

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,484 mi
Last recorded77,484 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2022 77,484 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 76,377 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted alloy is damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear from flexi has been cleaned and greased (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

exhaust is corroded allover

Fail 11 Nov 2021 76,374 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi to front of car (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi to front of car (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted alloy is damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

exhaust is corroded allover

Pass 19 Nov 2020 75,407 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2020 75,407 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 10 May 2019 74,503 miles

slight play in steering lincage

Fail 8 May 2019 74,503 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

slight play in steering lincage

Pass 3 May 2018 73,182 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 73,182 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 63,904 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 63,904 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2016 60,765 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 60,750 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault BAS ESP light on (3.4.1c)

Both near side tyres pressure v low

Pass 8 Aug 2014 60,735 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 60,732 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 60,727 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2012 60,727 miles

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)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 60,388 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 55,359 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 51,914 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2008 51,900 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 48,672 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 45,640 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2005 40,564 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 TXH is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 SA52 TXH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SA52 TXH registered?

SA52 TXH is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 9 November 2002.

Is SA52 TXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA52 TXH shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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