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SL52 FZC

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Gold Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2025
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,929 mi
Last recorded131,929 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL52 FZC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2024 131,929 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Mar 2024 131,924 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 130,540 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

sill covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 17 Mar 2022 125,822 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 16 Mar 2022 125,822 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge badly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 121,554 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 17 Mar 2021 121,554 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 117,563 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 116,950 miles

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

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

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

Rear shock absorbers worn

Fail 14 Mar 2019 116,944 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear shock absorbers worn

Pass 1 Mar 2018 116,179 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 115,503 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 114,504 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded PART OF FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 113,740 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 110,701 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 83,134 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 May 2012 81,005 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 76,339 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2011 76,339 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 76,339 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 69,027 miles

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

Nearside door mirror damaged

Nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 24 Aug 2009 57,434 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 46,809 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside door mirror deteriorated

Offside registration plate lamp deteriorated

Pass 31 Aug 2007 34,723 miles

Gearbox oil leak. (possibly sump gasket)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2006 20,792 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 FZC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Gold with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FZC, 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 FZC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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