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VA52 UTJ

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Green Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

182,970 mi
Last recorded182,970 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2011
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA52 UTJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2011 182,970 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

front brake discs worn slightly low

front tyres 205/55/R160rear tyres 225/50/ZR17

nearside front tyre wearing slightly on outside edge;

offside indicator auto cancel intermitent

Fail 13 Sep 2011 182,970 miles

front brake discs worn slightly low

front tyres 205/55/R160rear tyres 225/50/ZR17

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre wearing slightly on outside edge;

offside indicator auto cancel intermitent

Pass 3 Sep 2010 157,117 miles

front brake discs worn

nearside front antirole bar link arm upper dust cover split

Fail 28 Aug 2010 156,789 miles

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

front brake discs worn

front grill damaged

nearside front antirole bar link arm upper dust cover split

Pass 24 Sep 2008 105,552 miles

front brake discs worn

n/s/r wheel damaged

Fail 23 Sep 2008 105,539 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

front brake discs worn

n/s/r wheel damaged

Pass 11 Jul 2007 80,643 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Sep 2006 71,384 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 UTJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Green with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 UTJ, 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

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What year was VA52 UTJ registered?

VA52 UTJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is VA52 UTJ safe to buy?

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