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DS52 DZN

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

110,130 mi
Last recorded110,130 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS52 DZN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2023 110,130 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x two in places, (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake back plate insecure,noise from engine,

Offside Front jacking block missing,

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides, (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2023 110,130 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x two in places, (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake back plate insecure,noise from engine,

Offside Front jacking block missing,

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides, (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 109,734 miles

Indicator switch faulty Does not remain on when indicating right. (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive From transmission. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2022 109,711 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear most suspension arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear most suspension arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also slight damage to outer side wall. (5.2.3 (e))

Indicator switch faulty Does not remain on when indicating right. (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive From transmission. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 108,256 miles

Indicator switch faulty Does not stay engaged when indicating right. (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear most arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear most arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Split. (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive From transmission. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 23 Apr 2021 108,251 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Foremost arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Indicator switch faulty Does not stay engaged when indicating right. (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear most arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear most arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Split. (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive From transmission. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 14 May 2019 104,734 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod bushes, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x two. (1.1.11 (c))

head light washers not working,

Fail 8 May 2019 104,733 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both, (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod bushes, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x two. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both, (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

head light washers not working,

Pass 7 Apr 2016 96,205 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 187,153 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both rear brakes binding slightly,both front discs corroded,

Fail 27 Nov 2014 87,150 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both rear brakes binding slightly,both front discs corroded,

Pass 25 Sep 2013 86,170 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Sep 2013 86,170 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres 225 rear thyres 245

Pass 11 Sep 2012 79,269 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 76,416 miles

ADVISE WHEEL ALIGNMENT TO BE CHECKED TO CORRECT UEVEN TYRE WEAR

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

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

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 8 Aug 2011 76,416 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

ADVISE WHEEL ALIGNMENT TO BE CHECKED TO CORRECT UEVEN TYRE WEAR

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

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

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2010 72,633 miles

Oil leak from gearbox.

Pass 27 Aug 2009 68,487 miles

Oil leak from gearbox.

Fail 18 Aug 2008 64,035 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 64,035 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 55,397 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2006 37,367 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 37,367 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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DS52 DZN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc 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 DS52 DZN, 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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DS52 DZN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 21 September 2002.

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