MOT Status
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146,695 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Bonnet holed by corrosion
Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Engine management light on
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished and worn bold on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Wing corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wing corroded
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wing corroded
Offside Rear Wing corroded
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Radiator support bar holed by corrosion
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear differential unit corroded
Offside Front Wing corroded
Offside Rear Wing corroded
Bonnet holed by corrosion
Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Engine management light on
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished and worn bold on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Wing corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wing corroded
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Radiator support bar holed by corrosion
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear differential unit corroded
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front brake warning wire is not in pad
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and is on 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Battery leaking (4.13 (b))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front brake warning wire is not in pad
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and is on 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
eml light is on
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracked and on limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
eml light on
general under body corrosion
sill cover fitted not alowing full inspection
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))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracked and on limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
eml light on
general under body corrosion
sill cover fitted not alowing full inspection
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material lines to abs pump (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective fogging over (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracked and perrished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective fogging over (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
sill covers fitted
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material lines to abs pump (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective fogging over (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracked and perrished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective fogging over (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
sill covers fitted
205/55R16
ENGINE LIGHT ON
Offside Front TYRE PERISHED ON OUTER EDGE
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak ()
Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play BOTH (2.5.A.3c)
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded BOTH FRONT PARTS (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Fuel pipe leaking REAR PIPE HAS SEEPAGE (7.2.3)
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
205/55R16
ENGINE LIGHT ON
Offside Front TYRE PERISHED ON OUTER EDGE
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak ()
205/55r16
coil spring corroded bottom coils of both rear coil springs corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Brake pipe excessively corroded parts of both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded rear end (3.6.B.2c)
205/55r16
coil spring corroded bottom coils of both rear coil springs corroded (2.4.C.1b)
205/55r16
Brake pipe slightly corroded parts of front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)
auto gearbox cooling pipes corroded and leaking
engine light on
oil leak
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play idle arm (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
205/55r16
Brake pipe slightly corroded parts of front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)
auto gearbox cooling pipes corroded and leaking
engine light on
nearside rear tyre close to wearbars
oil leak
rear brake pads on limit strong advise
205/55r16
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both gearbox metal pipes to radiator corroded strong advise
engine light on
offside rear tyre on wearbars
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
205/55r16
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both gearbox metal pipes to radiator corroded strong advise
engine light on
offside rear tyre on wearbars
Nail in nearside front tyre
centre brake pipe corroded
o/s rear spring corroded
o/s rear tyre worn close to legal limit and worn on edges
oil leak/gear box oil leak
rear brake pads wearing low
rear exhaust mount broken - exhaust still secure
sill covers fitted
slight play in both front wheel bearings
slight play in n/s steering drop arm
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS
engine management light on
n/s front tyre flat
o/s rear spring corroded
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
centre brake pipe corroded
o/s rear tyre worn close to legal limit and worn on edges
oil leak/gear box oil leak
rear brake pads wearing low
rear exhaust mount broken - exhaust still secure
sill covers fitted
slight play in both front wheel bearings
slight play in n/s steering drop arm
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
eml on
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
service indicator lamp on
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FJ52 XEH is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 FJ52 XEH, 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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FJ52 XEH is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 September 2002.
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