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EJ52 PLO

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

99,136 mi
Last recorded99,136 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ52 PLO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 99,136 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2025 97,411 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 95,851 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 94,201 miles

Indicator switch faulty switch does not stay on for more than 2/3 flashes (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective headlamps to be change next M.O.T (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective HEADLAMP TO BE CHANGED NEXT M.O.T (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2023 94,201 miles

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

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

Indicator switch faulty switch does not stay on for more than 2/3 flashes (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 92,481 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside front and offside front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & Tyre scrubbing inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & Tyre scrubbing inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 22 Jun 2022 92,481 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside front and offside front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & Tyre scrubbing inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & Tyre scrubbing inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 91,358 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 90,875 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 90,606 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 90,245 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 89,506 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 88,915 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 82,518 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 73,548 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 66,828 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 66,828 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2012 62,046 miles

off side washer jet blocked

Pass 6 Oct 2011 57,571 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 52,252 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 45,548 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 40,096 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

stop light bulbs out in high level light

Pass 7 Oct 2008 40,096 miles

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

stop light bulbs out in high level light

Pass 26 Sep 2007 32,389 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 25,639 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2005 18,965 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 PLO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 PLO, 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 PLO registered?

EJ52 PLO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 October 2002.

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The MOT history for EJ52 PLO shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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