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BG02 URU

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,013 mi
Last recorded61,013 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 URU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2023 61,013 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Dec 2023 61,013 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2019 55,954 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 May 2019 55,954 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 43,999 miles

Front brake discs worn

Offside Rear tyre close to legal limit

Rear brake discs worn

Fail 5 Jun 2018 43,999 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front brake discs worn

Offside Front tyre wearing heavily on inner edge very close to cords

Offside Rear tyre close to legal limit

Rear brake discs worn

Pass 2 Jun 2017 34,999 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 34,999 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 May 2016 30,044 miles
Fail 28 May 2016 30,034 miles

Front Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 29,632 miles

brake pipes slightly corroded

n/s/f foglight innop

Pass 7 May 2013 29,309 miles

both front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode.

front wiper slightly smearing.

slight play in both front wheel bearings.

Pass 2 Dec 2011 23,696 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 2 Dec 2011 23,696 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 93,547 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 93,547 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 76,443 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 61,040 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 47,315 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 35,766 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2005 21,719 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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BG02 URU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BG02 URU, 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 URU registered?

BG02 URU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 7 May 2002.

Is BG02 URU safe to buy?

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