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AJ52 EWN

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

133,852 mi
Last recorded133,852 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 EWN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 133,852 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 133,335 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 May 2024 133,320 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 May 2023 132,968 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 132,553 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 132,162 miles

Offside Front Lower ball-joint gaiter split

Pass 17 Jun 2020 131,710 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2020 131,710 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 May 2019 130,735 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 129,283 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 128,045 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2016 126,376 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 124,893 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 122,024 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2013 120,365 miles
Pass 13 May 2012 110,191 miles

both rear tyres on limits.

brake pipes starting to corrode.

unsertrays fitted.

Pass 5 May 2011 93,913 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 93,907 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2010 91,384 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 88,023 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 85,418 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 81,651 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 81,651 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Dec 2006 76,932 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 30 Nov 2005 62,797 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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AJ52 EWN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AJ52 EWN, 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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AJ52 EWN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 5 December 2002.

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