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SG52 NRO

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

63,151 mi
Last recorded63,151 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG52 NRO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 63,151 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened most front suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shock absorbers corroded (5.3.2 (b))

underside coated in underseal

Fail 9 May 2025 63,151 miles

Emissions unable to be completed not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened most front suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shock absorbers corroded (5.3.2 (b))

underside coated in underseal

Pass 21 Feb 2024 60,550 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 59,488 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 57,830 miles

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber corroded

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

Offside Rear shock absorber corroded

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

headlamp lenses clouded

Pass 17 Oct 2020 55,881 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 55,881 miles

Exhaust system insecure front hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 52,338 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on both edges

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear drive shaft outer boot leaking grease

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 9 Nov 2018 47,992 miles

Nearside Rear Outer c/v joint leaking grease

Pass 25 Oct 2017 44,343 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 44,340 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative linkage broken (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 40,888 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 38,385 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across vehicle at spare wheel holder (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 35,419 miles

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

metal fuel pipe front to rear slightly corroded (marked with chalk)

nearside front tyre showing wear on outer edge (225/45/17)

offside front tyre showing wear on outer edge (225/45/17)

Fail 7 Nov 2014 35,419 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

metal fuel pipe front to rear slightly corroded (marked with chalk)

nearside front tyre showing wear on outer edge (225/45/17)

offside front tyre showing wear on outer edge (225/45/17)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 32,774 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 30,923 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)

Fail 9 Nov 2012 30,923 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 27,126 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 22,150 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust rattling

Pass 9 Nov 2009 19,213 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2009 19,210 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 16,479 miles

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 5 Nov 2007 15,092 miles

Front registration plate character(s) formed using multiple strokes (6.3.4e)

Rear registration plate character(s) formed using multiple strokes (6.3.4e)

advise clip missing from hose on filter might be a breather pipe

Pass 5 Nov 2007 15,092 miles

advise clip missing from hose on filter might be a breather pipe

Pass 3 Nov 2006 14,169 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 14,169 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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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SG52 NRO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 SG52 NRO, 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 SG52 NRO registered?

SG52 NRO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 25 September 2002.

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