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DC52 ELM

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,838 mi
Last recorded114,838 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC52 ELM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2018 114,838 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside mirror slightly insecure

Nearside wiper slightly deteriorated

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside mirror slightly insecure

exhaust has a broken holder

Fail 24 Feb 2018 114,838 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside mirror slightly insecure

Nearside wiper slightly deteriorated

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside mirror slightly insecure

exhaust has a broken holder

Pass 10 Feb 2017 111,687 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 108,605 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm as play

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm as play

Pass 2 Mar 2015 105,332 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 105,332 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 102,101 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 102,101 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 98,040 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 92,293 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 81,471 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 69,933 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 69,916 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 57,012 miles

Nearside Rear 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 29 Aug 2007 55,492 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 49,251 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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DC52 ELM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 DC52 ELM, 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 DC52 ELM registered?

DC52 ELM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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