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DU52 VGJ

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

111,250 mi
Last recorded111,250 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU52 VGJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2022 111,250 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2022 111,248 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 106,817 miles

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

Front and rear brake discs poor

Front brake pads low

Front tyres getting close to limit

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight Exhaust Blow

Slight Play nearside front wheel bearing

Various corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 22 Nov 2021 106,817 miles

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

Front and rear brake discs poor

Front brake pads low

Front tyres getting close to limit

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight Exhaust Blow

Slight Play nearside front wheel bearing

Various corrosion to underside of vehicle

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 104,129 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 103,106 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 99,135 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 126,078 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 126,071 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 110,372 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 100,799 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded most unreplaced brake pipes have slight corrosion to them (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre starting to "feather" and give an uneven surface

Offside Rear starting to "feather" and give a slightly uneven surface

Pass 19 Aug 2014 91,993 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 91,005 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear brake pipes replaced from abs pump to rear brake flexys fitted untidely from front to rear

both rear seat belt recivers slightly damaged but still operating correctly

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 12 Sep 2013 91,004 miles

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

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

both rear brake pipes replaced from abs pump to rear brake flexys fitted untidely from front to rear

both rear seat belt recivers slightly damaged but still operating correctly

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 88,289 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 84,659 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2011 84,659 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 80,554 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)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 65,343 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 53,574 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 35,782 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 25,683 miles

front brake pads low

nearside and offside front tyre inner edges worn

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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DU52 VGJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DU52 VGJ, 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 DU52 VGJ registered?

DU52 VGJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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