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RJ52 PMU

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,757 mi
Last recorded141,757 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ52 PMU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 141,757 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 132,528 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit NSF Tyre wearing on inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Shock corroded (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit OSF Tyre wearing on inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing shock corroded (2.7.2a)

Fail 5 Mar 2018 132,525 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively front wiper split (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play nsf wheel bearing slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit NSF Tyre wearing on inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Shock corroded (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play osf wheel bearing slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit OSF Tyre wearing on inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing shock corroded (2.7.2a)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 119,093 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 118,775 miles

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

Rear brake pads worn close to limit

Pass 11 Mar 2016 108,269 miles

engine covers fitted

outer sill covers fitted

play in inner rack joints

rear metal brake pipes rusty

Fail 17 Mar 2015 106,373 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 106,373 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 6 Mar 2014 103,205 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

both front tyres slighty misshaped

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2014 103,205 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

both front tyres slighty misshaped

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 11 Mar 2013 100,480 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

os number plate lamp poor light output but does illuminate number plate correctly

Pass 11 Mar 2013 100,480 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

os number plate lamp poor light output but does illuminate number plate correctly

Pass 3 Apr 2012 94,640 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 90,100 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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 Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

plastic covers fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2010 83,553 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2009 67,755 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 67,755 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 54,490 miles

N/S/F and O/S/F Tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Mar 2007 50,356 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both sides front brake pads wearing low

both sides front tyres worn to excess on edges

both sides rear brake pads wearing low

offside rear tyre worn low on edges

stone chips in windscreen

vehicle fitted with plastic sill covers

Pass 20 Mar 2007 50,356 miles

both sides front brake pads wearing low

both sides front tyres worn to excess on edges

both sides rear brake pads wearing low

offside rear tyre worn low on edges

stone chips in windscreen

vehicle fitted with plastic sill covers

Pass 17 Mar 2006 43,115 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 PMU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RJ52 PMU, 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 PMU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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