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PE52 TOJ

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

124,686 mi
Last recorded124,686 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE52 TOJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 124,686 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leaking in 3 places (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

both rear shock corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2025 124,681 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leaking in 3 places (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

both rear shock corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2024 119,702 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 112,651 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 100,937 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 91,156 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 85,184 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 7 May 2019 84,002 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 84,002 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 81,274 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear and o/s/front pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 5 May 2017 80,338 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 May 2016 79,476 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 79,466 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to the flexible brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 78,036 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 72,524 miles

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

minor damage to outer side wall of offside front tyre

slight uneven wear on the edges of both front tyres

Fail 25 Nov 2013 72,523 miles

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

minor damage to outer side wall of offside front tyre

slight uneven wear on the edges of both front tyres

Pass 22 Nov 2012 66,077 miles

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 58,455 miles

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

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)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 50,716 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 50,714 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 43,569 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 25 Sep 2009 43,566 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 40,703 miles

front and rear reg plates deteriating

n/s/f tyre damaged on outer sidewall

Pass 25 Sep 2007 37,796 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 37,788 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

FRONT AND REAR REG PLATES DETERIATING †N/S/R TYRE CLOSE †BRAKE FLUID LOW

Pass 27 Jan 2006 26,296 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 26,296 miles

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

streering damper starting to leak

water low in screen wash res.

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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PE52 TOJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,295cc 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 PE52 TOJ, 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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PE52 TOJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 20 December 2002.

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