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RL52 PWE

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2025
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

111,078 mi
Last recorded111,078 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL52 PWE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2024 111,078 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2024 111,075 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 110,907 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 108,546 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 105,166 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 103,648 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 101,848 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 98,224 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 94,636 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 94,635 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 91,961 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 89,251 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 83,854 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

o/s/f tyre side wall damaged but not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 2 May 2014 83,854 miles

o/s/f tyre side wall damaged but not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 10 Apr 2013 83,841 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 76,819 miles

Oil leak

noise from offside rear wheel advise investigation

split in side wall of offside front tyre

Fail 23 Feb 2012 76,818 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

noise from offside rear wheel advise investigation

split in side wall of offside front tyre

Pass 1 Mar 2011 63,873 miles

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

offside rear wheel stiff to turn by hand

Pass 3 Mar 2010 53,111 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

parking brake lever has travel

Pass 10 Mar 2009 45,707 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 45,446 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 45,445 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 45,314 miles

Centre Rear Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 15 Nov 2007 45,304 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 15 Nov 2007 45,304 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 36,598 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 29,130 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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RL52 PWE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 RL52 PWE, 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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What year was RL52 PWE registered?

RL52 PWE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 8 November 2002.

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The MOT history for RL52 PWE shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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