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SL52 FOD

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

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Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL52 FOD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 53,259 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 52,345 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 49,675 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front of lower arms bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust hanger corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Sep 2022 49,675 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front of lower arms bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively ends split (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust hanger corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 45,455 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 39,482 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 39,301 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 39,229 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 39,022 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 38,760 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 38,598 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2014 37,676 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 37,490 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2012 37,234 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jul 2011 35,718 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)

near side front tyre cracking on side walls not exposing cords at present

off side front tyre cracking on side walls not exposing cords at present

Pass 12 Jul 2010 35,079 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 34,487 miles

Signs of eng. oil leak

Fail 1 Jul 2009 34,487 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Signs of eng. oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2008 33,455 miles

Both front tyre outer sidewalls are starting to separate

Pass 17 May 2007 31,715 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 30,153 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 30,144 miles

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

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

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 FOD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FOD, 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 SL52 FOD registered?

SL52 FOD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 September 2002.

Is SL52 FOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL52 FOD shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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