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EJ52 DDU

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

126,944 mi
Last recorded126,944 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ52 DDU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 126,944 miles
Fail 27 May 2025 126,944 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 18 Nov 2023 125,842 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 123,547 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 122,694 miles

both front brake flexi hoses starting to deteriorate

Pass 5 Nov 2020 120,556 miles

front discs heavy inner surface corrosion

rear metal brake pipes corroding

Fail 5 Nov 2020 120,556 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

front discs heavy inner surface corrosion

rear metal brake pipes corroding

Pass 7 Nov 2019 117,689 miles

n/s/r tyre's nailed

Pass 14 Nov 2018 113,705 miles

both rear shocks starting to corrode

rear metal brake pipes rusty(greased)

Pass 14 Nov 2017 108,309 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 108,309 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working replaced 5 watt bulb (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working replaced 21/4 watt bulb (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 102,146 miles

Front pads getting low

slight corrosion to metal brake pipes

Pass 2 Nov 2015 96,048 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 89,210 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 89,210 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 82,913 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 77,212 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 70,707 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 23 Nov 2010 63,183 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 54,525 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 44,668 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 35,887 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 27,425 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2005 18,767 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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EJ52 DDU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EJ52 DDU, 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 EJ52 DDU registered?

EJ52 DDU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 December 2002.

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