MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
127,196 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front brake pipes corroded on front bulk head.
Slight gearbox oil leak.
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Front brake pipes corroded on front bulk head.
Slight gearbox oil leak.
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear, Brake pipe coated with a grease/an under sealant (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe coated with a grease/an under sealant (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear, Brake pipe coated with a grease/an under sealant (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe coated with a grease/an under sealant (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear, Brake pipe coated with a grease/an under sealant (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe coated with a grease/an under sealant (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high Adjusted time of test (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear, Brake pipe coated with a grease/an under sealant (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe coated with a grease/an under sealant (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high Adjusted time of test (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
centre exhaust metal hanger snapped off
nsr tyre tread slight damage
steering damper damp
surface brake pipe corrosion
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
centre exhaust metal hanger snapped off
nsr tyre tread slight damage
steering damper damp
surface brake pipe corrosion
exhaust centre/rear hanger corroded off / missing
nsf tyre 2mm
surface brake pipe corrosion
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
centre exhaust mounting broken
metal brake pipes corroding
nearside front tyre sidewall perished
1 x rear exhaust mount snapped
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
rear tyres cracking
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
1 x rear exhaust mount snapped
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
rear tyres cracking
all tyres wearing on edges and heavily split around edges
exhaust centre section support hanger corroded off
metal brake pipes surface corrosion
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
all tyres wearing on edges and heavily split around edges
exhaust centre section support hanger corroded off
metal brake pipes surface corrosion
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?
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NJ52 VFO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.
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 NJ52 VFO, 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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NJ52 VFO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 November 2002.
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