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VX52 JFU

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,164 mi
Last recorded156,164 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX52 JFU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2021 156,164 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Feb 2021 156,164 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 154,057 miles

Number of rear suspension components corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Upper and lower covers fitted unable to inspect certain components

Pass 31 Jan 2019 143,613 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 143,613 miles

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 134,035 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 134,029 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 119,629 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 119,625 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Exhaust Mount Broken

NSR Lower Ball Joint Creaks

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)

Fail 10 Feb 2017 118,839 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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 12 Jan 2016 104,163 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 104,163 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jan 2016 167,537 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 98,190 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 90,212 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 82,883 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Feb 2013 82,883 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 73,313 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 67,713 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 62,334 miles

nearside & offside front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 22 Aug 2008 58,357 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 53,931 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 2 Sep 2006 46,230 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 35,864 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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VX52 JFU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VX52 JFU, 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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VX52 JFU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 4 September 2002.

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