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ML52 JDX

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML52 JDX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

underbody covers fitted

Fail 4 Nov 2020

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

underbody covers fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2018 161,113 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Feb 2018 159,795 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

condition of headlamps

nearside side repeater lens missing

security of exhaust

Pass 3 Feb 2017 147,632 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 144,832 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 144,832 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 11 May 2015 136,911 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2014 126,886 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 118,136 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2012 109,552 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 98,390 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 89,368 miles

rear pads look worn through wheel

Pass 12 Dec 2008 82,691 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2008 82,691 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 65,277 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 52,791 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 52,791 miles

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

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

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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ML52 JDX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 ML52 JDX, 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 ML52 JDX registered?

ML52 JDX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 7 October 2002.

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