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RL52 UXM

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,083 mi
Last recorded132,083 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL52 UXM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2019 132,083 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources l/h rear number plate light replaced light bulb (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2019 132,083 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources l/h rear number plate light replaced light bulb (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Rear fog lamp not working bulb replaced (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 126,085 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2019 126,085 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 113,180 miles

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

rear brake pipes corroded

rear coil springs corroded

slight play in steering joints

Fail 27 Nov 2017 113,112 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

rear brake pipes corroded

rear coil springs corroded

slight play in steering joints

Pass 18 Nov 2016 104,214 miles

front exhaust bracket broken

offside front to rear brake pipe corroded

rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 26 Nov 2015 103,840 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

front exhaust mount broken

Pass 4 Nov 2014 100,722 miles

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

front exhaust mount weld broken

metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 5 Sep 2013 93,913 miles

Both front tyres have no visible tread on their inner edges.

Pass 25 Sep 2012 87,520 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 26 Sep 2011 842,620 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 75,147 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front tyres bald on inner edges

Fail 30 Apr 2010 75,147 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 23 May 2009 69,311 miles

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

small amount of play in front wheel bearings

Pass 23 Dec 2008 67,453 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 67,453 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 56,261 miles

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

vehicle tested in wet conditions.

Pass 27 Nov 2006 44,528 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2005 34,962 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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 UXM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RL52 UXM, 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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RL52 UXM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 November 2002.

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