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VA52 RKK

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

154,128 mi
Last recorded154,128 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA52 RKK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2018 154,128 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge worn. 225/50R16. 92W. Avon (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Dec 2018 154,105 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall Bleb (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge worn. 225/50R16. 92W. Avon (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 151,941 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 151,941 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer & inner edges replacement advised asap (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 149,691 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 147,214 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 4 Jan 2016 147,156 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak

Pass 5 Jan 2015 128,106 miles

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2013 100,451 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 100,451 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 80,628 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 70,154 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 62,154 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 62,154 miles

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

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

FRONTS WEARING ON EDGES / OFFSIDE REAR WEARING AT 2/ 3.00 MM

Pass 22 Sep 2009 56,189 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 50,123 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 36,562 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Aug 2006 32,952 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 27,014 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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VA52 RKK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VA52 RKK, 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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VA52 RKK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 September 2002.

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