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SS52 HSS

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

119,171 mi
Last recorded119,171 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSS52 HSS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 119,171 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 126,510 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 114,093 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 100,674 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 96,272 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 96,272 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 88,167 miles

both front tyres wear on edges

Pass 20 Nov 2018 78,092 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 68,996 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 60,894 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 60,760 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 54,455 miles

removed item from screen

Pass 28 Oct 2014 44,377 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 44,297 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 36,314 miles

offside front tyre slightly deteriorated

Fail 29 Oct 2013 36,314 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

offside front tyre slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Sep 2012 30,664 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 30,317 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 30,021 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 29,301 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 28,498 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 27,752 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 27,017 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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SS52 HSS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 SS52 HSS, 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 SS52 HSS registered?

SS52 HSS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 25 September 2002.

Is SS52 HSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SS52 HSS shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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