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OO52 JAW

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

126,934 mi
Last recorded126,934 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOO52 JAW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2024 126,934 miles

n/s/f tyre low on outer edge

o/s/f shocker slightly worn

Fail 13 Apr 2024 126,921 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlight lenses poor (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

n/s/f tyre low on outer edge

Pass 14 Apr 2023 122,964 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear shocks corroded

both rear tyres on limit and cracking

o/s/f ball joint minor play

o/s/f mirror view poor

Fail 8 Apr 2023 122,923 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear shocks corroded

both rear tyres on limit and cracking

o/s/f ball joint minor play

o/s/f mirror view poor

Pass 2 Apr 2022 118,232 miles

both front headlight image on limit- headlight lenses poor

both rear brake pipes corroded

both rear tyres low on inner edge- cracks all round

o/s/f tyre low on outer edge- change soon

Pass 1 Mar 2021 113,967 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 111,834 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 103,835 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 101,343 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Feb 2018 101,329 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2017 97,214 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded covered in grease (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all, covered in grease (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust system getting poor.

Fail 22 Aug 2017 97,214 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded covered in grease (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all, covered in grease (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust system getting poor.

Pass 20 Aug 2016 87,649 miles

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)

Fail 13 Aug 2016 87,434 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 78,877 miles

BOTH BRAKE PIPES FRONT TO REAR TO REAR BRAKE FLEXES CORRODED

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON OUTER EDGES OF TYRES

BRAKE PIPE TO OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE FLEX CORRODED

Fail 2 Sep 2015 78,877 miles

BOTH BRAKE PIPES FRONT TO REAR TO REAR BRAKE FLEXES CORRODED

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON OUTER EDGES OF TYRES

BRAKE PIPE TO OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE FLEX CORRODED

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 69,196 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 69,189 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 62,233 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

BOTH FRONT HEADLAMPS SLIGHTLY DISCOLOURED

Pass 6 Aug 2012 55,387 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

BOTH FRONT HEADLAMPS SLIGHTLY DISCOLOURED

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES OF TYRES AND SEVERAL CUTS ON TREAD

Pass 26 Aug 2011

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

Pass 16 Aug 2010 47,399 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 42,386 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 42,381 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 37,600 miles

Rear Chassis starting to corrode

Rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 28 Aug 2007 32,910 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 27,980 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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OO52 JAW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 OO52 JAW, 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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OO52 JAW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 3 September 2002.

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