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AY52 JOJ

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

127,978 mi
Last recorded127,978 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 JOJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2018 127,978 miles

o/s mirror glass discoloured

rear shock absorbers worn/weak damping

some imbalance on rear handbrake performance,achieves minimal effort

Pass 8 Jan 2018 124,314 miles

O/S rear shock absorber seems to have no damping effort

Some imbalance of park brake and only just achieves minimum effort

Fail 6 Jan 2018 124,299 miles

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

O/S rear shock absorber seems to have no damping effort

Some imbalance of park brake and only just achieves minimum effort

Pass 6 Jan 2017 116,836 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 108,157 miles

Both front tyres wearing on both edges but inner edges devoid of tread

Park brake noisey when tested and just achieves performance limit

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance high level light has damage and deteriorating (1.2.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 100,497 miles

Brake pad wear indicator ON, rear pads worn thin

Headlight wash has poor delivery

Nail in n/s front tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Parts of high level stop light not working

Pass 8 Jan 2014 91,062 miles

Both rear tyres wearing close to limit and r/h rear has minor splits to inner sidewall

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake discs show considerable wear, rear pads wearing thin

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

Park brake noisey when tested

Parts of high level stop light not working

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jan 2013 78,814 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 65,791 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 55,386 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2010 55,386 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 43,127 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2008 35,795 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front 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 21 Nov 2008 35,795 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 23 Nov 2007 31,599 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 27,551 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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AY52 JOJ 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 81.3%.

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 AY52 JOJ, 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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AY52 JOJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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