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SM52 XFV

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

64,677 mi
Last recorded64,677 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM52 XFV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 64,677 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2025 64,621 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 56,874 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2024 56,620 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Lambda Reading (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Both Front Feeding Calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 49,442 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2022 49,442 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 48,420 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side of vehicle (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Jan 2022 48,419 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side of vehicle (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 47,566 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 42,435 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 34,329 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 29,260 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 27,180 miles

Under tray's fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 Jun 2015 26,232 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 26,232 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 25,711 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 23,838 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2012 22,342 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 20,530 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 19,585 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 18,266 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 15,866 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 12,417 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 10,236 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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SM52 XFV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 XFV, 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 XFV registered?

SM52 XFV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 December 2002.

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