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EJ52 RDO

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

103,195 mi
Last recorded103,195 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ52 RDO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 103,195 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 101,924 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 100,292 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp insecure

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 98,718 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 97,554 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jul 2022 97,554 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 96,911 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2021 96,910 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 96,167 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2020 96,167 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 95,841 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 93,866 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp insecure

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated covered by heat shield (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 92,383 miles

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

light check on (all lights ok)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 91,295 miles

Nearside Rear tyre as cut in tred inner band around circumference of tyre

Pass 2 Jun 2015 90,685 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 89,995 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front fog lamp loose but not insecure.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jun 2013 89,144 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 88,711 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 87,522 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 83,369 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 77,389 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 71,479 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 66,190 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 58,313 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2005 51,401 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 RDO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 RDO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EJ52 RDO registered?

EJ52 RDO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 5 December 2002.

Is EJ52 RDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ52 RDO shows 25 tests with a 88% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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