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DG52 CHC

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

149,309 mi
Last recorded149,309 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2020
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG52 CHC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2020 149,309 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 149,307 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded wing (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2019 141,257 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 7 Mar 2019 141,211 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 9 Mar 2018 130,791 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 130,790 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 121,140 miles

Nearside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 21 Feb 2017 121,139 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 111,722 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 111,722 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 108,493 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)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2013 103,022 miles

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

Play in nsf suspension bush

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

Fail 31 Oct 2013 103,022 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2012 99,640 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 99,640 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 96,207 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 91,255 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 88,651 miles

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

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

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

bracket broken on centre section of exhaust

gearbox leaking oil

Pass 5 Sep 2008 78,401 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 78,401 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 65,924 miles

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

advise repair fuel cap not sealing

Fail 15 Oct 2007 65,924 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

advise repair fuel cap not sealing

Pass 6 Oct 2006 53,814 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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DG52 CHC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 DG52 CHC, 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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DG52 CHC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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