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VA52 PMU

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

151,678 mi
Last recorded151,678 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA52 PMU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2018 151,678 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 151,676 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2017 143,203 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 143,203 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 133,112 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 130,215 miles

Bootlid exterior handle sticking.

N/S front exhaust hanger corroded away and rattling.

Very slight play in o/s front steering?

Fail 16 Mar 2015 130,215 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Bootlid exterior handle sticking.

N/S front exhaust hanger corroded away and rattling.

Very slight play in o/s front steering?

Pass 31 Mar 2014 127,379 miles

frront and rear brake discs corroded.

nearside rear tyre wearing low 2-3 mm tread depth.

plastic covers fitted to underside outer body sills and inner wheel arches.

Fail 29 Mar 2014 127,377 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

frront and rear brake discs corroded.

nearside rear tyre wearing low 2-3 mm tread depth.

plastic covers fitted to underside outer body sills and inner wheel arches.

Pass 14 Jul 2011 120,278 miles

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

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

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

rear discs slightly worn and pitted.

Fail 13 Jul 2011 120,278 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

rear discs slightly worn and pitted.

Pass 19 May 2010 105,098 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 91,170 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 79,676 miles
Fail 17 May 2008 79,676 miles

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

both front brake discs worn

both front tyre walls cut

Pass 18 May 2007 71,716 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 55,999 miles

rear brake pads low.

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 PMU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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