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HJ52 ZZF

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

94,812 mi
Last recorded94,812 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ52 ZZF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 94,812 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 92,105 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 91,184 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 91,180 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 87,709 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 85,394 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2020 85,394 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 85,390 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 85,390 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Dec 2017 81,805 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 79,340 miles

all four tires starting to deteriorate on outer walls

Pass 27 Oct 2015 76,558 miles

oil leak

Fail 27 Oct 2015 76,558 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2014 71,419 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 71,419 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 69,356 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2013 69,354 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 65,450 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 62,600 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Aug 2011 62,857 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 56,999 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 52,854 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 50,570 miles

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)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 45,847 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 45,847 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 41,479 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 ZZF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 HJ52 ZZF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HJ52 ZZF registered?

HJ52 ZZF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 September 2002.

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The MOT history for HJ52 ZZF shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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