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CS52 CJS

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

171,027 mi
Last recorded171,027 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCS52 CJS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2023 171,027 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 162,816 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 154,258 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 May 2020 144,211 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

under side corroded

Pass 23 May 2019 137,663 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear under side corroding

Pass 18 May 2018 125,865 miles

Oil leak ()

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Jun 2017 115,788 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 26 May 2017 115,787 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 108,919 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 95,203 miles

Both front lamp lenses deterated

Nearside front fog lamp missing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 May 2014 89,361 miles

nsf wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 1 Jul 2013 80,547 miles

drivers rear tyre worn to 2mm

front tyres wearing edges

Fail 28 Jun 2013 80,531 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

drivers rear tyre worn to 2mm

front tyres wearing edges

Pass 21 Jun 2012 72,023 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front wiper blades are smearing slightly.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear drive shafts are slightly corroded.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2011 62,953 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Jun 2011 62,858 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 54,776 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 49,653 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 18 Jun 2009 49,653 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 41,629 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 20 Jun 2008 41,629 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 35,614 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 28,903 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 28,902 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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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CS52 CJS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CS52 CJS, 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 CS52 CJS registered?

CS52 CJS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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