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RK52 DNU

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

141,514 mi
Last recorded141,514 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK52 DNU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2024 141,514 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Middle Rubber (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive plus suspension components (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 138,454 miles

Offside slight play in front wheel bearing

Fail 24 Mar 2023 138,454 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50/R16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inside edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside slight play in front wheel bearing

Pass 2 Jul 2021 117,338 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2021 117,337 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear Most Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 108,255 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 108,255 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 99,642 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 99,642 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 85,510 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2018 85,510 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 67,401 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 67,401 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 53,884 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 53,884 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 39,136 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 35,682 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 34,323 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 31,335 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 28,877 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 27,426 miles

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

outer edge starting to wear nearside front tyre

v.slight play front wheel bearings

Pass 20 Aug 2009 24,796 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 22,728 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 20,011 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)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 15,444 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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RK52 DNU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 RK52 DNU, 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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RK52 DNU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 September 2002.

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