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BF02 KXJ

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

84,555 mi
Last recorded84,555 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF02 KXJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2021 84,555 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play o/s & n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s & n/s ()

Fail 26 Apr 2021 84,555 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play o/s & n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s & n/s ()

Pass 17 Jun 2019 72,427 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear suspect under tank (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 17 Jun 2019 72,427 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear suspect under tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 22 Jun 2018 71,620 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 70,422 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 68,658 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 68,658 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 66,084 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 66,084 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

outer sills covered

surface corrosion front to rear brake pipes

Pass 4 Jun 2014 64,933 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 63,706 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 62,625 miles

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)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 61,018 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 59,098 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Fail 15 Apr 2010 59,098 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 16 Apr 2009 56,766 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 56,766 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 46,024 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 46,204 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 38,133 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 33,220 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 33,220 miles

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

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

Offside 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 KXJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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