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SP52 VNR

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

217,952 mi
Last recorded217,952 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP52 VNR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2021 217,952 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2020 215,128 miles

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 209,144 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2017 202,695 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2017 202,695 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2016 183,319 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both side (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 167,467 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 162,962 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 161,381 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 159,702 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 157,100 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 152,373 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 152,373 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 140,301 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 117,744 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 102,012 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 82,753 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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SP52 VNR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 SP52 VNR, 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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SP52 VNR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 26 November 2002.

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