2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK 3.2L Petrol · PJ52 ACX

The 2022‑01‑17 MOT at 114,906 miles records a failure, rendering the vehicle not roadworthy; the tester flagged headlamp lens defects, a missing steering‑rack gaiter, corroded and fractured suspension components, a near‑side front wheel bearing with play, an excessively worn ball joint, broken coil springs and tyre tread below the 1.6 mm legal limit. The pattern since 2018 shows recurring suspension and brake faults, indicating a worsening rather than improving maintenance record. The mileage trajectory is uneven: after a steady climb from 84,668 miles in 2015 to 88,778 in 2018, the odometer jumped to 107,813 miles by 2020 (≈19,000 miles in two years) before reaching 114,906 miles in 2022, while annual averages remain low at about 4,800 miles per year, suggesting long periods of inactivity punctuated by occasional use. A buyer should therefore inspect the structural integrity of the rear and front suspension arms, mounting points and coil springs for rust or fracture, verify the condition of the steering‑rack gaiter and ball joints, examine brake discs, pads and the two rear brake hoses for leaks or excessive wear, and confirm tyre tread depth and wheel bearing play; oil leaks on the prop shaft/differential and transmission should also be checked.