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BG02 VGL

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

130,878 mi
Last recorded130,878 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 VGL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2016 130,878 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2016 130,878 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2015 124,957 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Apr 2015 124,890 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2014 119,566 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 119,566 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Feb 2013 115,410 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 107,610 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 107,610 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 99,344 miles

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)

offside front mirror glass slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 Jan 2010 89,187 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 89,154 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Dec 2008 77,669 miles

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 31 Oct 2007 65,900 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 61,446 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 61,446 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 30 May 2006 48,603 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 VGL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VGL, 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 VGL registered?

BG02 VGL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 6 June 2002.

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The MOT history for BG02 VGL shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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