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SF52 VUY

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

77,604 mi
Last recorded77,604 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF52 VUY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2019 77,604 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 May 2018 76,807 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner tyre perished

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front exhaust bracket broken

Offside Rear Inner tyre perished

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all rear suspension components corroded

plastic engine covers , under trays and over sills fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 15 May 2018 76,798 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner tyre perished

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front exhaust bracket broken

Offside Rear Inner tyre perished

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all rear suspension components corroded

plastic engine covers , under trays and over sills fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 23 May 2017 75,703 miles

Both rear tyres have slight cracking on inner sidewalls

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Forwardmost (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Outer sill covers / mouldings fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 May 2017 75,696 miles

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

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

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

Both rear tyres have slight cracking on inner sidewalls

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting bracket corroded and broken

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Forwardmost (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Outer sill covers / mouldings fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2016 73,947 miles

Both front tyres worn inner shoulders & have slight cracking in tread area

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre has a small cut in inner sidewall no cords visible

Outer sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 May 2016 73,920 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Both front tyres worn inner shoulders & have slight cracking in tread area

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside front tyre has a small cut in inner sidewall no cords visible

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Outer sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jun 2015 71,541 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres have slight cracking in tread grooves

both front tyres worn on inner shoulders

unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to undertrays & waxoyl

Fail 9 Jun 2015 71,541 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres have slight cracking in tread grooves

both front tyres worn on inner shoulders

esp not working

unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to undertrays & waxoyl

Pass 5 Jun 2014 69,197 miles

rear tyres worn on inside

Fail 4 Jun 2014 65,195 miles

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

rear tyres worn on inside

Pass 7 Jun 2013 63,389 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 63,388 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 58,705 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2012 58,705 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 53,071 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 46,489 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 37,428 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

centre rear stop lamp damaged

Pass 16 Aug 2007 29,343 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

high level brake light bulbs not working

Pass 18 Aug 2006 21,447 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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SF52 VUY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SF52 VUY, 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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SF52 VUY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 23 September 2002.

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