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DE52 DGU

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

123,654 mi
Last recorded123,654 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 DGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2017 123,654 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 5 Jan 2017 123,654 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 107,785 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 104,735 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 104,710 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 102,098 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 102,064 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

cracks to s/wall tyre nsf

Pass 1 Feb 2011 94,594 miles

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

wiper arcscratches on screen

Fail 27 Jan 2011 94,571 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

wiper arcscratches on screen

Pass 21 Jan 2010 87,393 miles

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

nearside rear brake binding slightly

nearside rear inner sidelamp not working

Fail 21 Jan 2010 87,393 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

nearside rear brake binding slightly

nearside rear inner sidelamp not working

Pass 8 Jan 2009 71,880 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 71,880 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 56,727 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

rear number plate has damage

Pass 5 Feb 2007 43,333 miles

Oil leak

wiper has damage and is causing damage to screen,nearside front tyre outer wall has damage.

Pass 19 Jan 2006 33,797 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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DE52 DGU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DE52 DGU, 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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DE52 DGU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 15 October 2002.

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