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EJ52 TVE

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

126,639 mi
Last recorded126,639 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ52 TVE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2023 126,639 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 126,218 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 124,293 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 114,824 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 108,252 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 103,111 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 97,916 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2014 92,062 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 92,051 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

play in n/s steering arm

Pass 20 Jul 2013 86,589 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 76,124 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 64,701 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2010 61,563 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 54,715 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 53,134 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 53,132 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Outer Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 48,370 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 48,370 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 35,391 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 TVE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 TVE, 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 TVE registered?

EJ52 TVE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 9 September 2002.

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