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AM52 BCU

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

130,277 mi
Last recorded130,277 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM52 BCU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2021 130,277 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 128,270 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front sides (5.2.3 (e))

surface rust underneath

Pass 26 Apr 2019 121,036 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Apr 2019 121,008 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Inner Bumper insecure touching front wheeles (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 113,140 miles

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 113,134 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 105,287 miles

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 99,218 miles

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 90,938 miles

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 82,276 miles

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 17 Mar 2014 82,270 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brake components in poor condition

Pass 28 Feb 2013 71,448 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 70,298 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 67,522 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 63,246 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2009 181,689 miles

wear to rear tyres

Fail 7 Oct 2009 181,576 miles

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

flutuation nearside front brake effort

wear to front brake discs

wear to rear tyres

Pass 30 Jun 2008 170,774 miles

nearside handbrake performance

wear offside front tyre ONLY JUST LEGAL

Pass 18 Jun 2007 161,581 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 152,769 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 152,767 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2005 119,948 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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AM52 BCU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AM52 BCU, 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 AM52 BCU registered?

AM52 BCU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 15 October 2002.

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