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RJ52 MLF

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

231,046 mi
Last recorded231,046 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ52 MLF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2021 231,046 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 228,832 miles

Chip to Windscreen

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On Limit Now (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine/Gearbox Areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 5 Sep 2020 228,799 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Marked In Chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working LED Unit In Wing Mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' Mount - On Limit Now (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On Limit Now (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine/Gearbox Areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 224,281 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 218,845 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 214,232 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 202,625 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)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 186,360 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 171,931 miles

poor image from n/s headlamp.

Pass 14 Dec 2012 153,443 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 135,848 miles

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

front tyres worn on outside edge.

Fail 15 Dec 2011 135,848 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

front tyres worn on outside edge.

Pass 7 Jan 2011 124,463 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2010 113,087 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Jan 2010 113,087 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 98,865 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 83,357 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

rear number plate has water ingress

unable to inspect all brake and fuel lines due to under vehicle covers

Pass 5 Dec 2006 68,938 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 68,937 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2005 52,513 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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RJ52 MLF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RJ52 MLF, 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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RJ52 MLF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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