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AY52 JRX

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

104,112 mi
Last recorded104,112 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 JRX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 104,112 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT AND REAR OUTER PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

REAR TYRES WORN ON EDGES

Fail 4 Jun 2026 104,112 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT AND REAR OUTER PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

REAR TYRES WORN ON EDGES

Pass 26 Jun 2025 96,351 miles

front discs and pads worn and thin

Fail 20 Jun 2025 96,351 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

front discs and pads worn and thin

Pass 24 Apr 2024 92,446 miles

both front tyres near legal limit (ADVISE CHANGING)

rear brake pipes some corrosion

Fail 11 Apr 2024 92,446 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective drivers belt (7.1.2 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

both front tyres near legal limit (ADVISE CHANGING)

rear brake pipes some corrosion

Pass 17 Apr 2023 86,644 miles

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

gear box oil leak

power steering fluid getting low

Fail 4 Apr 2023 86,596 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

gear box oil leak

power steering fluid getting low

Pass 22 Dec 2021 79,955 miles

both front suspension arm bushes perished and worn

rear brake pipes have slight rust

Fail 17 Dec 2021 79,944 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

both front suspension arm bushes perished and worn

rear brake pipes have slight rust

Pass 2 Nov 2020 74,668 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2019 71,687 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 70,018 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2017 68,569 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 65,414 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 63,021 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 58,364 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 58,364 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 50,589 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 48,041 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Aug 2011 45,361 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 41,587 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 11 Aug 2009 36,833 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 31,663 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 26,327 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

splash shields front to rear unable to see underbody etc

Fail 20 Aug 2007 26,227 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear number plate starting to deterioate

splash shields front to rear unable to see underbody etc

Pass 14 Aug 2006 19,687 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 JRX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 AY52 JRX, 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 AY52 JRX registered?

AY52 JRX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 14 September 2002.

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