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OU52 JKN

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

336,683 mi
Last recorded336,683 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU52 JKN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2018 336,683 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 185,010 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 188,487 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2016 188,487 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush o/s n/s lower ball joints (2.4.G.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 186,479 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 186,479 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2014 183,890 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 183,890 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 180,618 miles

Exhaust front left mount loose/corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2012 176,699 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 171,144 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

high level brake light not working

n/s front tyre cut in sidewall not to cords

Pass 4 Oct 2010 168,392 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 168,392 miles

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

ns park brake performance just adequate

Pass 19 Sep 2009 161,693 miles

exhaust corroded

low performance in near side parking brake

off side front tyre bald on edges ( advise replacement ) 225 45 17 front tyre

sill covers and under trays fitted

windscreen chipped

Fail 18 Sep 2009 161,693 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust corroded

low performance in near side parking brake

off side front tyre bald on edges ( advise replacement ) 225 45 17 front tyre

sill covers and under trays fitted

windscreen chipped

Pass 24 Sep 2008 154,803 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 137,428 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 109,270 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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OU52 JKN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,597cc 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 OU52 JKN, 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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OU52 JKN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 6 September 2002.

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