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DK52 NPF

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,722 mi
Last recorded98,722 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2013
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK52 NPF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2013 98,722 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Apr 2013 98,614 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both of the front tyres worn on the edges and cracking.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 May 2012 87,034 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 May 2012 87,034 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2011 80,214 miles

both front lower ball joints slight play

both front track control arm inner bushes slight perishing & separation

Pass 14 May 2010 69,925 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 62,898 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2009 62,898 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Nov 2007 62,681 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 58,791 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 51,890 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2005 51,887 miles

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

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

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

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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DK52 NPF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DK52 NPF, 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 DK52 NPF registered?

DK52 NPF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 5 November 2002.

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