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DF52 COU

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

99,130 mi
Last recorded99,130 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF52 COU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017 99,130 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 98,618 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 80,654 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 80,654 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 78,660 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 78,660 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (front arm ) (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 72,724 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 72,664 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion brakes & suspension inc rear anti-roll bar

slight play o/s/f top strut & wheel bearing

Pass 18 Jul 2013 61,894 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off side mirror discoloured

rear tyres edge wear

slight play off side front top of strut and wheel bearing

Pass 23 Jul 2012 54,242 miles

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

exhaust hanger corrosion

front brake pads wear

front tyres edge wear - watch of side front pressure

off side mirror poor

rear anti roll bar corrosion

slight front suspension/wheel bearing play

Pass 15 Jul 2011 46,849 miles

exhaust bracket corrosion

near side front suspension slight play

off side mirror mark

rear anti roll bar corrosion

Pass 6 Jul 2010 39,891 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)

centre exhaust mount corrosion

off side front mirror mark

rear anti roll bar corrosion

Pass 13 Jul 2009 32,862 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

off side front tyre edge wear

Pass 25 Jul 2008 26,392 miles

headlight aim low

near side front tyre slight sidewall damage

Pass 4 Sep 2006 25,573 miles

small cuts n/s/f sidewall

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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DF52 COU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DF52 COU, 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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DF52 COU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 September 2002.

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