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PJ52 CKC

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ52 CKC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Mar 2024

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Feb 2023 100,923 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CENTRE TREAD SPLITTING IN TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Feb 2023 100,923 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced NO BEAM IMAGE (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced NO BEAM IMAGE (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn BOTTOM SWIVEL (MARKED) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CENTRE TREAD SPLITTING IN TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 108,185 miles

undercovers fitted front to rear

Fail 23 Feb 2022 108,184 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

undercovers fitted front to rear

Pass 15 Jun 2021 107,160 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2021 107,116 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear of 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 103,968 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2020 103,961 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2015 103,457 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 102,491 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 102,491 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 100,541 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)

o s f roadspring incomplete but function not impaired

Pass 9 Feb 2012 94,900 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 88,631 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)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak from gear box

Pass 11 Feb 2010 82,537 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber 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)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 72,982 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 64,551 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 59,374 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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PJ52 CKC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 PJ52 CKC, 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 PJ52 CKC registered?

PJ52 CKC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 2 December 2002.

Is PJ52 CKC safe to buy?

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