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NU52 DMZ

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

141,105 mi
Last recorded141,105 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU52 DMZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2023 141,105 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust modified

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front Upper Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

General underbody corrosion front to rear

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2022 135,794 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2022 135,516 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 132,133 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 131,555 miles

Exhaust noisy back boxes removed/modified (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front bottom bal joint worn

Nearside Front brake pipe corroded

Nearside Rear Outer cv boot deteriorated

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

brake wear warning light on but pads ok

slight oil leak

slight under body corrosion rear

under body covers fitted obscuring components

Fail 16 Jul 2019 131,555 miles

Exhaust noisy back boxes removed/modified (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front bottom bal joint worn

Nearside Front brake pipe corroded

Nearside Rear Outer cv boot deteriorated

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

brake wear warning light on but pads ok

slight oil leak

slight under body corrosion rear

under body covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 25 Apr 2018 130,887 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 121,196 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 120,366 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 117,323 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 112,045 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2011 98,698 miles

front brake discs slightly pitted/corroded

rear diff slight oil leak

Fail 30 Mar 2011 98,693 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake discs slightly pitted/corroded

o/s/r tyre tread lifting

rear diff oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2010 91,171 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 86,634 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2007 84,000 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 84,006 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 80,971 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 80,971 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2005 52,944 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2005 52,944 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front 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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NU52 DMZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NU52 DMZ, 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 NU52 DMZ registered?

NU52 DMZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 25 September 2002.

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