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BF02 HJY

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

136,124 mi
Last recorded136,124 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2013
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF02 HJY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2013 136,124 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2013 134,851 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 134,841 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

near side front wheel nut missing

Pass 4 Apr 2012 129,665 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

bonnet catch seized

slight play neartside front steering

slight play offside front wheel bearing

Fail 4 Apr 2012 129,665 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

bonnet catch seized

slight play neartside front steering

slight play offside front wheel bearing

Pass 7 Feb 2011 117,499 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 117,499 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 108,002 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 100,479 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 96,960 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 88,407 miles

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

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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BF02 HJY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BF02 HJY, 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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BF02 HJY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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