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SM52 BUO

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,503 mi
Last recorded68,503 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM52 BUO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 68,503 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge slightly worn

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 68,330 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all brake discs slightly rusty

Pass 23 Apr 2015 68,275 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

X4 INNER WHEEL ARCHES COVERS FITTED SILL COVERS FITTED UNDER BODY HAS TRAYS FITTED

Pass 18 Apr 2014 68,267 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

surface rust underneath vehicle but not affecting its strength

Pass 28 Feb 2013 68,176 miles

osr and nsr tyres worn on inneredge

Pass 2 Sep 2011 62,498 miles

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

under vehicle all prescribed area and all suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2010 60,704 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2010 60,704 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 44,079 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 44,078 miles

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

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

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

catalyst heat shield rattling

offside front tyre shows heavy wear to edge

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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SM52 BUO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 SM52 BUO, 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 SM52 BUO registered?

SM52 BUO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 5 November 2002.

Is SM52 BUO safe to buy?

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