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FA52 WJV

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

136,777 mi
Last recorded136,777 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA52 WJV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2021 136,777 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (both sides) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge deep cut to sidewall no cords exposed (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2021 136,774 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (both sides) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge deep cut to sidewall no cords exposed (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 124,050 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge, tread 3mm across (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 May 2018 119,406 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 May 2018 119,406 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 111,375 miles

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

offside front tyre has cut on outer sidewall

Pass 13 Apr 2016 105,572 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 105,509 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 67,649 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 87,811 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 87,811 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 82,791 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 72,252 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 65,487 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 62,391 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 56,070 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 46,696 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 38,436 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 28,544 miles

Both number plates are starting to become defective.

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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FA52 WJV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FA52 WJV, 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 FA52 WJV registered?

FA52 WJV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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