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RN52 KFJ

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

88,822 mi
Last recorded88,822 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN52 KFJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2021 88,822 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

both front headlight beam images poor

Pass 22 Oct 2019 88,302 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2019 88,302 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 83,267 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 83,234 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint both front lower arms (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 77,318 miles

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front lowers (2.4.G.2)

drivers side mirror faded

indicator stork loose

slight play in steering

Fail 6 Apr 2016 77,318 miles

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front lowers (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim too low both fronts (1.8)

drivers side mirror faded

indicator stork loose

slight play in steering

Fail 7 Oct 2014 74,063 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 74,063 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 72,404 miles

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

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

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

both front lower suspension arms bushes starting to debond

centre exhaust mount corroded

nearside front tyre wareing low on edges

offside rear tyre starting to wear low on inner edge

Pass 25 Sep 2013 72,404 miles

centre exhaust mount corroded

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

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

both front lower suspension arms bushes starting to debond

nearside front tyre wareing low on edges

offside rear tyre starting to wear low on inner edge

Pass 27 Sep 2012 65,578 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 59,527 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Sep 2010 54,218 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 48,380 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Sep 2008 42,479 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 42,479 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 34,248 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 34,243 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 30,914 miles

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

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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RN52 KFJ 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 65%.

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 RN52 KFJ, 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 RN52 KFJ registered?

RN52 KFJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 9 September 2002.

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