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BG02 CXL

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,185 mi
Last recorded143,185 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 CXL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2017 143,185 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on the inner and outer edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on the inner and outer edges

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 26 May 2017 142,971 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on the inner and outer edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on the inner and outer edges

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 May 2016 133,014 miles
Fail 21 May 2016 133,012 miles

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)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

n/s/f tyre wearing on the outer edge

Pass 13 Jun 2015 124,628 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2014 115,655 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

presenter adviced

Fail 14 Jun 2014 115,655 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

presenter adviced

Pass 19 Jun 2013 106,622 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Jun 2013 106,622 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 May 2012 94,469 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management light stays on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 85,978 miles

off side front coil spring rusted

Pass 28 May 2010 75,540 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 57,801 miles

Nearside Inner Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 43,586 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 34,703 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 May 2006 28,512 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

one led out in high level stop light

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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BG02 CXL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BG02 CXL, 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 BG02 CXL registered?

BG02 CXL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 5 July 2002.

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