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JG52 CLK

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

136,131 mi
Last recorded136,131 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJG52 CLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 136,131 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder removed dash. ()

Central Oil leak, but not excessive Small leak fro gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 May 2025 136,131 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder removed dash. ()

Central Oil leak, but not excessive Small leak fro gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 128,288 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2024 128,233 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outrigger rusted and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2022 124,409 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

front exhaust bracket broke

Pass 28 Oct 2020 121,307 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 121,307 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

centre heat shield adrift

Pass 6 Nov 2019 118,937 miles

Center heatshield insecure

Damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Front exhaust hanger broken

Fail 5 Nov 2019 118,937 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Center heatshield insecure

Damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Engine management light on

Front exhaust hanger broken

Pass 1 Nov 2018 115,539 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 3 Nov 2017 111,484 miles

corrosion to front and rear coil springs

Pass 7 Nov 2016 106,721 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outside edge

slight play front wheel bearings

Fail 7 Nov 2016 106,721 miles

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

front brake pads wearing low

n/s/f tyre wearing on outside edge

slight play front wheel bearings

Pass 3 Nov 2015 102,410 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 96,180 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 87,647 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 85,034 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 84,904 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 82,293 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

long travel on parking brake lever

Pass 15 Oct 2009 78,613 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 77,803 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 77,800 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2008 72,814 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 72,814 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2007 54,502 miles

Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 51,158 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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JG52 CLK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 JG52 CLK, 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 JG52 CLK registered?

JG52 CLK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 November 2002.

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