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SV52 CVS

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

111,063 mi
Last recorded111,063 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV52 CVS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2026 111,063 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

under side of vehicle coated in thick underseal not allowing full inspection

Pass 26 Jul 2023 108,808 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 106,714 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Jun 2022 106,674 miles

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

Emissions not tested due to exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 102,314 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2020 99,100 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 96,584 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 92,266 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2018 92,251 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 88,221 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 84,747 miles

Nearside Fuel line slightly corroded

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

Fail 22 Apr 2016 84,746 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Fuel line slightly corroded

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014
Fail 23 Sep 2014 70,096 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 63,581 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 59,431 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 55,686 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 48,527 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 43,376 miles

slight play offside front bottom ball joint

Pass 24 Sep 2008 37,222 miles

Both front tyres 3mm both rears 2mm

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 24 Sep 2008 37,222 miles

Both front tyres 3mm both rears 2mm

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 33,432 miles

SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM STEERING DAMPER.

Fail 5 Sep 2006 30,132 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 30,132 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 25,825 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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SV52 CVS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 SV52 CVS, 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 SV52 CVS registered?

SV52 CVS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 13 September 2002.

Is SV52 CVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV52 CVS shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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