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SP52 VRR

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

47,102 mi
Last recorded47,102 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2020
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP52 VRR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2020 47,102 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2020 47,100 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 43,322 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jul 2019 43,318 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed steering arm bent (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in sidewall showing cords [225/45 r17] (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 39,307 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 37,040 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside surface (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside surface (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 35,436 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 35,436 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 34,244 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 34,244 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

advise off side front tyre worn on outer edge almost through to cord

Pass 23 Oct 2012 33,119 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 33,119 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

g box oil leak

tyres wearing outside edges

Pass 5 Oct 2011 31,650 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 28,463 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 26,282 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 24,766 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 22,487 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 19,462 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 14,163 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 VRR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SP52 VRR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SP52 VRR registered?

SP52 VRR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 October 2002.

Is SP52 VRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP52 VRR shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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