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PJ02 PDJ

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2018
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

98,258 mi
Last recorded98,258 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ02 PDJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 16 May 2018 98,258 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust. (7.3.A.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both. (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced both. (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

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

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all four rear. (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all rear. (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear. (3.5.1i)

engine covers and full undertrays fitted.

exhaust breaking up on inside.

Pass 18 May 2017 92,892 miles

plastic melted to exhaust.front springs creek.

Fail 17 May 2017 92,892 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

plastic melted to exhaust.front springs creek.

Pass 30 May 2016 76,894 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

bulb warning on.full length undertrays fitted.

Pass 14 Jul 2015 74,312 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 68,606 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2013 63,695 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jul 2013 63,692 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jul 2012 58,291 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 58,291 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 52,876 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 52,874 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 47,959 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 47,959 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 37,217 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2009 37,217 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 19 Aug 2009 37,068 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 28,504 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 28,490 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 23,882 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 18,794 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2005 15,513 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2005 14,788 miles

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

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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PJ02 PDJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 PJ02 PDJ, 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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PJ02 PDJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 21 August 2002.

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