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OU52 JHA

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

132,076 mi
Last recorded132,076 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU52 JHA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 132,076 miles

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

front bumper damaged

Pass 18 Jul 2025 116,594 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 108,344 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2024 108,344 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 104,283 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust brackets has snapped but exhaust is still secured (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Jul 2023 104,282 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm the lowest on part of the tread reading was 1.4mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective advice the light to be polished (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective advice the light to be polished (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre very close to the legal requirements advice to replace very soon (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust brackets has snapped but exhaust is still secured (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 99,602 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2022 99,602 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm front suspension (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 95,314 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 91,899 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 88,385 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 83,991 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 83,991 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 80,337 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 76,471 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Jul 2016 76,471 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 70,597 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Drivers door mirror slightly discoloured

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlight washers inoperative

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2014 67,112 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 62,299 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 57,507 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 52,248 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 46,653 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 41,822 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

large under trays

remove sticker from nearside windscreen [on dash/board]

Pass 28 Mar 2008 37,493 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

large under trays

sticker on nearside windscreen

Pass 20 Mar 2007 30,642 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

objects on windscreen

under trays

Pass 31 Aug 2005 28,433 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)

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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OU52 JHA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OU52 JHA, 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 OU52 JHA registered?

OU52 JHA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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