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KY52 ZGJ

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

103,130 mi
Last recorded103,130 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY52 ZGJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 103,130 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 102,968 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Dec 2023 102,891 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

wipers and washer work but not when car is stationary

Pass 30 Nov 2022 102,545 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Nov 2022 102,545 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 100,763 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2021 100,694 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis at brakehose bracket (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 99,053 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 May 2019 93,497 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 88,036 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 83,395 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak transmission area ()

Pass 21 Nov 2015 73,583 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear tyre shoulders worn low

Fail 21 Nov 2015 73,583 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear tyre shoulders worn low

Pass 21 Nov 2014 67,644 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Nov 2014 67,575 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2013 62,667 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 57,285 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2012 57,285 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 51,841 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 46,928 miles

front number plate poor

Fail 19 Jan 2011 46,893 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

front number plate poor

Pass 11 Jan 2010 42,847 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 38,633 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 33,155 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 28,477 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 23,590 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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KY52 ZGJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc 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 KY52 ZGJ, 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 KY52 ZGJ registered?

KY52 ZGJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 23 October 2002.

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