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SL52 AUV

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2020
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

108,482 mi
Last recorded108,482 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL52 AUV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2019 108,482 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 23 Aug 2019 108,476 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

oil dip stick missing

Pass 29 Aug 2018 89,664 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective gearbox bracket deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

both headlight lenses cloudy

n/s/f tyre worn on edges almost to cord

Fail 25 Aug 2018 89,661 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective gearbox bracket deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

both headlight lenses cloudy

n/s/f tyre worn on edges almost to cord

Pass 15 Aug 2017 76,318 miles

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

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

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

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

both front exhaust brackets broken (at gearbox)

both headlights cloudy

slight cracking in tread of n/s/r tyre

Fail 12 Aug 2017 76,300 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

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

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

both front exhaust brackets broken (at gearbox)

both headlights cloudy

slight cracking in tread of n/s/r tyre

Pass 11 Aug 2016 65,072 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 65,072 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 58,537 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 58,537 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

h/lamps poor

o/s front tyre damaged sidewall

Pass 14 Aug 2014 53,653 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 48,200 miles

near side rear wheel/brakes noisey when turned

some corrosion on rear brake pipes

Fail 8 Aug 2013 48,200 miles

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

near side rear wheel/brakes noisey when turned

some corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 15 Aug 2012 43,151 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 36,513 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 29,475 miles

front number plate slightily faded and rear brake binding slight

Fail 17 Aug 2010 29,475 miles

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

front number plate slightily faded and rear brake binding slight

Pass 14 Sep 2009 25,528 miles

n/side front tyre damaged sidewall

Fail 14 Sep 2009 25,527 miles

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

n/side front tyre damaged sidewall

Pass 26 Aug 2008 22,866 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2008 22,859 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 20,695 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 17,223 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 12,537 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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SL52 AUV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SL52 AUV, 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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SL52 AUV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 20 September 2002.

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