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VA52 OVX

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

101,621 mi
Last recorded101,621 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA52 OVX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2019 101,621 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear bumper damaged

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

dash lights not illuminating.

Fail 1 Jul 2019 101,621 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Rear bumper damaged

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

dash lights not illuminating.

Pass 4 Jul 2018 98,109 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

no dash light illuminating

Fail 4 Jul 2018 98,109 miles

no dash light illuminating

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 96,798 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2017 96,798 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 94,010 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2016 93,970 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 89,311 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 86,954 miles

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

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

srs light on

Pass 25 May 2011 81,593 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2010 81,593 miles

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 77,654 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 77,654 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 70,914 miles

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

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

engine top cover fitted.

full engine tray fitted.

slight oil leak from gear box area

Pass 21 Oct 2006 50,903 miles

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

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 OVX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OVX, 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 VA52 OVX registered?

VA52 OVX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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