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SN52 FSZ

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

152,485 mi
Last recorded152,485 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN52 FSZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 152,485 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Engine cover and under-trays fitted

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2019 152,459 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Engine covers and under-trays fitted

Offside Front tyre damaged on inner and outer side-walls

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

Rear axle corroded

Rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2018 146,926 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Jul 2016 137,506 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Pass 14 May 2015 132,029 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 122,989 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Light under body corrosion

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Apr 2014 122,989 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Light under body corrosion

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2013 113,971 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Apr 2013 113,971 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2012 105,198 miles

fuel lines corroded

full plastic covers fitted to underside unable to fully inspect fuel or brake lines

offside door mirror loose

slight exhaust leak to center silencer

Fail 13 Mar 2012 105,179 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

fuel lines corroded

full plastic covers fitted to underside unable to fully inspect fuel or brake lines

offside door mirror loose

slight exhaust leak to center silencer

Pass 15 Mar 2011 101,123 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 76,263 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 59,384 miles

All light bulbs in high level stop lamp not functioning.

N/S/R lower suspension arm outer joint dry and noisy.

Fail 7 Mar 2009 59,384 miles

All light bulbs in high level stop lamp not functioning.

N/S/R lower suspension arm outer joint dry and noisy.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 38,959 miles

There is a small cut in n/s/f tyre.

Fail 30 Aug 2007 38,959 miles

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

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

there is a small cut in n/s front tyre

Pass 22 Aug 2006 32,766 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 32,766 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2005 24,873 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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SN52 FSZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SN52 FSZ, 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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SN52 FSZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 10 September 2002.

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