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OU52 JKZ

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

103,445 mi
Last recorded103,445 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU52 JKZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2022 103,445 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Jan 2022 103,445 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 100,466 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 100,228 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2019 93,758 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 90,897 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 86,830 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 82,032 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2016 82,031 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2015 77,510 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 72,277 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 66,202 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 56,720 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Oct 2011 53,262 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 49,205 miles

advise o/s/f anti rollbar gator split

Pass 23 Oct 2009 42,128 miles

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)

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

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 8 Oct 2008 33,743 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 26,705 miles

advise front pads getting worn

Fail 24 Sep 2007 26,705 miles

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

advise front pads getting worn

Pass 21 Sep 2006 18,921 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 18,921 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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 JKZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 JKZ, 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 JKZ registered?

OU52 JKZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 18 September 2002.

Is OU52 JKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU52 JKZ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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