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HJ52 APY

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,310 mi
Last recorded117,310 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ52 APY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2021 117,310 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 15 Mar 2021 117,310 miles

Exhaust system insecure middle (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 112,570 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective middle (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front 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 21 Mar 2019 106,465 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 102,338 miles

both front fog lamps glass broken

exhaust centre pipe bracket corroded/broken, exhaust system still secure

front inner brake pads visually slightly worn, slight wear/lips on discs

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

front washers poor spray

n/s main beam aim poor/high

n/s track rod end boot slightly split

n/s/f tyre bald/thin outer edge

n/s/r and both front jacking point blocks missing

o/s/f brake pipe slightly starting to corrode at end to flexi

o/s/f electric seat doesn't move forwards and backwards intermittently, very slow when does work

o/s/f tyre wearing low on edges

o/s/r inner side light brighter, wrong bulb?

rear brake pads worn low, close to limit, inner faces discs slightly corroded/worn

rear brake pipes slightly corroded at ends to flexis

slight play in front wheel bearings

slight play o/s steering arm

Fail 2 Mar 2018 102,338 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. electric (6.2.A.3)

both front fog lamps glass broken

exhaust centre pipe bracket corroded/broken, exhaust system still secure

front inner brake pads visually slightly worn, slight wear/lips on discs

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

front washers poor spray

n/s main beam aim poor/high

n/s track rod end boot slightly split

n/s/f tyre bald/thin outer edge

n/s/r and both front jacking point blocks missing

o/s/f brake pipe slightly starting to corrode at end to flexi

o/s/f tyre wearing low on edges

o/s/r inner side light brighter, wrong bulb?

rear brake pads worn low, close to limit, inner faces discs slightly corroded/worn

rear brake pipes slightly corroded at ends to flexis

slight play in front wheel bearings

slight play o/s steering arm

Pass 27 Feb 2017 98,262 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pads 3mm (3.5.1g)

both front fog lamp broke

Fail 27 Feb 2017 98,262 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pads 3mm (3.5.1g)

both front fog lamp broke

Pass 26 Feb 2016 85,529 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2016 85,529 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 81,591 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 29 Jan 2014 79,929 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 78,017 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 69,379 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 67,022 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 617,478 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 57,371 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 53,155 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 53,052 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 50,989 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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HJ52 APY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HJ52 APY, 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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HJ52 APY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 17 October 2002.

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