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CF52 FYJ

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

177,776 mi
Last recorded177,776 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF52 FYJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2024 177,776 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2024 177,776 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2023 168,003 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 27 Apr 2022 160,645 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 May 2021 152,702 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension has general corrosion

Pass 26 Oct 2018 147,404 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Oct 2018 147,404 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2016 137,515 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rose joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rose joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 127,507 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 116,941 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 109,540 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2012 100,185 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 92,097 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 18 Aug 2011 92,097 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 84,910 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 73,399 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2009 73,083 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 56,253 miles

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 Oct 2008 56,253 miles

Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 39,278 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2007 23,392 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Jan 2007 23,392 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 31 Oct 2006 23,329 miles

Centre Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 23,329 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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CF52 FYJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 CF52 FYJ, 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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CF52 FYJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 20 September 2002.

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