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B5 BGD

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests32 (22 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

94,313 mi
Last recorded94,313 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 BGD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

22 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 94,313 miles

ESP warning light on dash

NSF fog lamp missing

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both side (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all the arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under tray fitted/ sill cover fitted

Fail 3 Sep 2026 94,307 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp fog lamp (4.3.3 (b))

ESP warning light on dash

NSF fog lamp missing

NSR Reversing lamp inoperative

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both side (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all the arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under tray fitted/ sill cover fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2025 92,791 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides casings corrodded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 91,659 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2024 91,655 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front fog light missing pre 2018

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 89,465 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2023 89,445 miles

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

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2022 88,426 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2022 88,426 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 86,294 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 83,876 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 83,875 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm outer boot (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2019 81,158 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 80,359 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 7 Dec 2017 78,004 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 76,128 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm 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)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 72,694 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 69,517 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2014 69,517 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 66,998 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 66,998 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 64,252 miles

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

high level brake light inop

Fail 4 Dec 2012 64,234 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

both rear brakes have a slight bind

high level brake light inop

Pass 8 Dec 2011 60,229 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 60,229 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 60,229 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 52,066 miles

both rear tyres getting low on 3 mm

Pass 25 Nov 2009 49,158 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 47,161 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 42,643 miles

cover under engine area restricts view of some testable items

nearside front tyre edges worn low

offside front tyre outer edges worn very low

offside front tyre outer wall scuffed

Pass 2 Dec 2006 38,011 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 38,011 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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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B5 BGD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 B5 BGD, 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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B5 BGD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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