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J88 PTN

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2023
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

86,257 mi
Last recorded86,257 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ88 PTN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2022 86,257 miles

BOTTOM ENGINE COVER FITTED OBSCURING SOME UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal FRONT AND REAR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 85,928 miles

BOTTOM COVERS FITTED OBSCURING SOME UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal FRONT AND REAR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 84,138 miles

BOTTOM COVERS FITTED OBSCURING SOME UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Oct 2019 84,136 miles

Brake performance not tested brake binding (1.2.1 (g))

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides front arms bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

BOTTOM COVERS FITTED OBSCURING SOME UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 83,145 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 80,931 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 77,124 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 74,144 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 73,595 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 69,849 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 65,919 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 60,253 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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J88 PTN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 J88 PTN, 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 J88 PTN registered?

J88 PTN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 25 October 2002.

Is J88 PTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for J88 PTN shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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