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RY52 DPU

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

122,578 mi
Last recorded122,578 miles
Recorded on5 May 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY52 DPU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2021 122,578 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 117,516 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 111,410 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 106,222 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 May 2018 106,222 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 May 2017 105,016 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

under trays fitted

Fail 16 May 2017 105,013 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

Oil leak ()

under trays fitted

Pass 24 May 2016 99,822 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2016 99,791 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2015 93,031 miles

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

headlamps deteriorated beam patterns weak

Pass 28 May 2014 84,126 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2013 78,174 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 77,375 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2011 72,462 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 72,462 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2010 61,674 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 61,674 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 53,370 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 49,652 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 47,376 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 41,627 miles

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges

n/s/f/tyre has small split in side wall

Fail 28 Nov 2005 41,623 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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RY52 DPU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RY52 DPU, 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 RY52 DPU registered?

RY52 DPU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 20 December 2002.

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