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VA52 MUB

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

269,645 mi
Last recorded269,645 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA52 MUB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2015 269,645 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2014 782,455 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 782,454 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 186,185 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 186,185 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 176,919 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 176,917 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 167,468 miles

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

Rear Catalytic converters rattling

Fail 28 Mar 2011 167,468 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Catalytic converters rattling

Pass 3 Jun 2010 155,662 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 40,343 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 119,714 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 31,224 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 76,941 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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VA52 MUB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VA52 MUB, 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

How do I check the history of VA52 MUB?

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What year was VA52 MUB registered?

VA52 MUB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 4 September 2002.

Is VA52 MUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA52 MUB shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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