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RK52 NFA

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Green Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,717 mi
Last recorded136,717 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK52 NFA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2017 136,717 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 31 Jul 2017 136,717 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 135,476 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 131,277 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 131,277 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside rear supplementarypositional light not working

Pass 13 Aug 2014 129,452 miles

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

cut in nearside front tyre sidewall

offside front foglight lens damaged

Pass 5 Aug 2013 127,695 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Aug 2013 127,695 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Jun 2012 121,781 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 121,781 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 113,429 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 106,282 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 106,282 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 93,646 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 88,289 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 75,250 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 75,247 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 14 Aug 2006 59,590 miles

front and rear number plates discoloured

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 NFA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Green with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 RK52 NFA, 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 NFA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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