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DV52 LJK

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

125,831 mi
Last recorded125,831 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV52 LJK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2017 125,831 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Washer jet has a poor spray pattern.

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering damper slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Oct 2017 125,814 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Washer jet has a poor spray pattern.

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

Steering damper slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 122,055 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre cracking between treads

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

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Outer tread cracking between treads

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 117,541 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 25 Sep 2015 117,499 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 112,712 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 105,957 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2013 105,957 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 98,060 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 94,398 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 94,398 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 85,498 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Jan 2011 85,413 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Dec 2009 78,234 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S Rear tyre low on pressure

Windscreen marked

Fail 22 Dec 2009 78,234 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S Rear tyre low on pressure

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen marked

Pass 9 Dec 2008 68,848 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 59,723 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

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

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 7 Dec 2006 48,309 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 48,309 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Dec 2005 26,935 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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DV52 LJK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DV52 LJK, 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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DV52 LJK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 10 December 2002.

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