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EJ52 PDU

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

203,857 mi
Last recorded203,857 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ52 PDU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2017 203,857 miles

Engine warning light is on

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 183,877 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt tierod (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt tierod (2.2.C.1c)

front number plate cracked

Pass 8 Nov 2015 164,531 miles

Slight play in steering system

unable to see rear brake pads

Fail 8 Nov 2015 164,531 miles

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

Slight play in steering system

unable to see rear brake pads

Pass 10 Oct 2014 142,911 miles

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

nearside front tyre slight wear outer edge

Fail 7 Oct 2014 142,768 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

nearside front tyre slight wear outer edge

Pass 23 Oct 2013 128,328 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

body sill covers fitted

Fail 30 Oct 2012 107,702 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 107,702 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 86,810 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 76,591 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 65,970 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)

front number plate cracked

o/f/front fog light n/w

o/s/front factory jacking point missing

one washer jet blocked

Fail 13 Oct 2008 51,643 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

unable to carry out full check under vehicle due to under trays fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2008 51,643 miles

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

unable to carry out full check under vehicle due to under trays fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2007 42,164 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 35,776 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2005 30,571 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 PDU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 PDU, 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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EJ52 PDU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 17 October 2002.

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