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BC51 KUJ

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

176,835 mi
Last recorded176,835 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC51 KUJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2022 176,835 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective nsf & osf (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt +nsr ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower back outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner chasis area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

undertray fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2021 174,777 miles

Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 174,633 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 174,511 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 174,511 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Brake disc insecure (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 170,687 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 116,758 miles

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

exhaust system slightly corroded

several stone chips in windscreen

slight play in steering idler and linkages

Fail 28 Jun 2017 116,748 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear ( rear section ) (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (7.1.2)

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

coil spring broken both rear (2.4.C.1a)

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

exhaust system slightly corroded

several stone chips in windscreen

slight play in steering idler and linkages

Pass 17 May 2016 166,351 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

several chips in windscreen

Pass 6 May 2015 164,804 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2014 155,062 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 143,880 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 129,608 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing more on the inside edge

Fail 12 Apr 2012 129,608 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing more on the inside edge

Fail 15 Apr 2011 116,224 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

O/S/R Brake pipe corroded.

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

Propshaft damper starting to show signs of wear.

Service light on.

Pass 15 Apr 2011 116,224 miles

O/S/R Brake pipe corroded.

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

Propshaft damper starting to show signs of wear.

Service light on.

Pass 30 Apr 2010 101,812 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 101,812 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 95,164 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 24 Apr 2009 95,164 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 87,444 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing edges

n/s/r tyre wearing edges

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 2 Aug 2007 73,301 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 73,294 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 26 May 2006 63,686 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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BC51 KUJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 BC51 KUJ, 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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BC51 KUJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 11 January 2002.

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