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BG02 VHR

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,928 mi
Last recorded124,928 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 VHR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 124,928 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 124,724 miles

mid exhaust box deteriorating

Fail 18 Dec 2017 124,719 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

mid exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 16 Dec 2016 121,791 miles

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

engine light on

Pass 8 Dec 2015 118,959 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit os & ns (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 115,203 miles

engine management lamp illuminated

osr and nsr brake hoses slightly deteriorated

osr,nsr and front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2013 111,982 miles

osf,osr and nsr tyres worn close to legal limit

osr and nsr brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2012 108,213 miles

front to rear,osr and nsr brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2011 268,400 miles

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 98,222 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 92,435 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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)

Fail 22 Dec 2009 92,435 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2008 84,345 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 78,560 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 72,045 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 72,045 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 58,854 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 58,854 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 58,553 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 May 2005 42,299 miles

FRONT AND REAR NUMBER PLATES ARE STARTING TO DELAMINATE [ADVISE ONLY]

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

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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BG02 VHR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VHR, 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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BG02 VHR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 17 May 2002.

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