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SY52 FDK

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

141,162 mi
Last recorded141,162 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY52 FDK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2023 141,162 miles

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

both rear sills holed at jack points

gearbox wet with oil

headlamp washers not working

Pass 9 Dec 2022 134,587 miles

Exhaust mounting defective O/s/f Mounting Corroded And Broken (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective O/s/r Rubber Mounting Perished And Broken (6.1.2 (a))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing O/s And N/s Rear Suspension Shock Absorber Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Water Ingress O/s And N/s (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Sill Covers And Under Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear Upper Suspension Arms Corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear Suspension Bushes Perished And Cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle Corroded On Under Side At Rear

Wheel bearing has slight play O/s And N/s Front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2022 134,547 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt O/s/f Lower Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective O/s/f Mounting Corroded And Broken (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective O/s/r Rubber Mounting Perished And Broken (6.1.2 (a))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing O/s And N/s Rear Suspension Shock Absorber Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Water Ingress O/s And N/s (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Sill Covers And Under Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear Upper Suspension Arms Corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear Suspension Bushes Perished And Cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle Corroded On Under Side At Rear

Wheel bearing has slight play O/s And N/s Front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 180,813 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing O/s And N/s Rear Suspension Shock Absorbers Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Sill Covers And Under Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Wheel bearing has slight play O/s And N/s Front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2021 127,813 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Brake hose damaged and likely to fail O/s And N/s Rear (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing O/s And N/s Rear Suspension Shock Absorbers Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Sill Covers And Under Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Wheel bearing has slight play O/s And N/s Front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 124,462 miles

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

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

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing O/s And N/s Rear Suspension Shock Absorbers Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/s And N/s Rear Tyres Worn On Inner Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Under Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Fail 8 Oct 2020 123,490 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded O/s And N/s Front (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension Arms Corroded

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing O/s And N/s Rear Suspension Shock Absorbers Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Under Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Pass 8 Jul 2019 115,992 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front inner sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 108,936 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 104,669 miles

damage to windscreen noted

park brake effort only just met (16%). Both sides low

Pass 21 Jun 2016 101,899 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 98,798 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 95,948 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 95,948 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 31 May 2013 92,680 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 92,680 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 89,749 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 89,748 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 85,745 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2011 85,745 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 76,264 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 76,264 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 68,612 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 46,602 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 38,214 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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SY52 FDK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 SY52 FDK, 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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SY52 FDK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 5 September 2002.

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