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RK52 TZB

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2022
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

76,587 mi
Last recorded76,587 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK52 TZB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Jan 2023 76,587 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2021 68,461 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 62,224 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Corrosion to wheel arches

Engine cover fitted

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Suspension components corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F on 2.5mm also heavily worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Under-trays fitted

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 60,871 miles

Engine covers fitted

Exhaust system corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Inner steering arm linkage ball joints have slight play

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

Oil leak

Rear number plate deteriorating

Surface corrosion to front suspension.

Under-trays fitted

Wheel arches corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2018 59,437 miles

Engine cover fitted

Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Surface corrosion to wheel arches

Under-trays fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 57,043 miles

Corrosion to all wheel arches

Engine cover fitted

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

Front wiper blade worn

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight play in steering system

Under-trays fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 55,684 miles

Engine covers fitted

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

Under-trays fitted

oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2015 54,115 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play both inner (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Front wiper blades worn

Slight oil leak

Stone chips in windscreen

Under-trays fitted

Fail 23 Sep 2015 54,115 miles

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

Front Ball joint has slight play both inner (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Front wiper blades worn

Slight oil leak

Stone chips in windscreen

Under-trays fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2014 51,578 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake discs worn and lipped.

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 23 Sep 2013 48,161 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on outer edges.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front wiper blade worn.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2012 44,967 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Side Skirts fitted obscuring view of outer sills

Test carried out under wet conditions

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Sep 2011 41,020 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 40,061 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 39,055 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 38,696 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 37,090 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 37,090 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

both rear tyres getting low on edges

nearside front tyre on 1.6mm outer edge

offside front jacking rubber missing

offside front tyre close to limit

stone chip windscreen max limit

Pass 14 Sep 2007 35,893 miles

front tyres getting low on edges

offside front jacking rubber missing

rear tyres getting low on edges

Pass 16 Sep 2006 34,161 miles

front brakes getting low

missing jacking bung o/s/f

slight play in front wheel bearings

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 TZB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 RK52 TZB, 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 TZB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 24 September 2002.

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