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SF52 VVC

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

214,406 mi
Last recorded214,406 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2016 214,406 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear parking brake need adjustment

Fail 4 Mar 2016 214,403 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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear parking brake need adjustment

Pass 9 Feb 2015 196,353 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Jan 2015 195,810 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 177,617 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 177,587 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 155,979 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner tread

offside front tyre worn on centre tread 225/45/17

rear sections of front to rear brake pipes rusty

Fail 18 Feb 2013 155,979 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

nearside front tyre worn on inner tread

offside front tyre worn on centre tread 225/45/17

rear sections of front to rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 17 Jan 2012 123,017 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 83,917 miles

osr brake pipe rusty

rear tyre treads low

Fail 20 Sep 2010 83,917 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

osr brake pipe rusty

rear tyre treads low

Pass 22 Sep 2009 55,003 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 52,788 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 47,015 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 41,691 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 34,742 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 VVC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VVC, 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 VVC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 4 September 2002.

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