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EU52 WAJ

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

42,337 mi
Last recorded42,337 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU52 WAJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 42,337 miles

All round suspension component heavily corroded & rusty

Body under covers & Engine undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All round (1.1.11 (c))

ESP / BAS warning massages on dashboard

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Both sides (Macpherson strut: attachment bracket / mounting rough & noisy)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords & Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Size 205.55.R 16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2026 42,336 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Size 225.50.R 16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

All round suspension component heavily corroded & rusty

Body under covers & Engine undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All round (1.1.11 (c))

ESP / BAS warning massages on dashboard

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Both sides (Macpherson strut: attachment bracket / mounting rough & noisy)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords & Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Size 205.55.R 16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2025 40,546 miles

All round suspension systems heavily corroded & rusty

Body under covers & Engine undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

ESP / BAS warning massages on

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Both sides (Macpherson strut: attachment bracket / mounting rough & noisy)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords & Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (Size 205.55.R 16) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2025 40,542 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

All round suspension systems heavily corroded & rusty

Body under covers & Engine undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

ESP / BAS warning massages on

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Both sides (Macpherson strut: attachment bracket / mounting rough & noisy)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords & Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (Size 205.55.R 16) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & Has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords & Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (Size 225.50.R 16) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 38,112 miles

All round suspension system heavily corroded & rusty

Body under covers & Engine undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

ESP / BAS warning massages on

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Size 205.55.R 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Size 225.50.R 16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2024 38,098 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

All round suspension system heavily corroded & rusty

Body under covers & Engine undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

ESP / BAS warning massages on

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Size 205.55.R 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Size 225.50.R 16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 35,702 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 33,398 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2022 33,351 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 31,440 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 31,430 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 30,292 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 30,292 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 27,665 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 24,290 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Both front (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 21,201 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 19,594 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 19,125 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 18,621 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 18,018 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 17,098 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 16,397 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 14,960 miles

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

The nearside rear handbrake squeals a lot when roller brake tested, and it operates a lot quicker than the offside. The footpedal has to be depressed quite hard to get offside readings

There is an oil leak between engine and transmission

Pass 25 Sep 2007 13,807 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 11,840 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 9,373 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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EU52 WAJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 EU52 WAJ, 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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EU52 WAJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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