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RL52 VUJ

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

174,855 mi
Last recorded174,855 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2018 174,855 miles

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 170,924 miles

offside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

offside rear tyre inner sidewall damaged

slight corrosion on exhaust

slight corrosion on rear metal brake pipes

slight wear in front anti roll bar rubbers

Pass 14 Nov 2016 168,054 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

slight corrosion on exhaust system

slight corrosion on rear metal brake pipes

slight wear front anti roll bar rubbers

wiper blade starting to smear

Fail 14 Nov 2016 168,054 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp coming on when brake applied (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

slight corrosion on exhaust system

slight corrosion on rear metal brake pipes

slight wear front anti roll bar rubbers

wiper blade starting to smear

Pass 17 Nov 2015 165,852 miles

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

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

rear number plate deteriorating

slight corrosion on exhaust system

slight wear in front anti roll bar bushes

wipers starting to smear

Pass 19 Nov 2014 164,284 miles

slight corrosion on exhaust system

Fail 19 Nov 2014 164,284 miles

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

slight corrosion on exhaust system

Pass 5 Nov 2013 161,502 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 161,481 miles

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre has sidewall damge

Pass 23 Oct 2012 157,114 miles

rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 9 Nov 2010 130,388 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 122,113 miles

front tyres wearing on outer edges

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 11 Nov 2008 186,123 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 174,041 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 99,122 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 99,121 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 VUJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 VUJ, 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 VUJ registered?

RL52 VUJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 8 October 2002.

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