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BG52 ARU

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

130,384 mi
Last recorded130,384 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 ARU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 Jun 2025 130,384 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Exhaust hanger broken

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2024 106,287 miles

all brake discs very corroded on inside

reverse lights not working

surface rust on underside of vehicle

Pass 5 Oct 2022 105,391 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 98,395 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Oct 2021 98,395 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 91,826 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 90,904 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 88,726 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 85,272 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 81,863 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 78,654 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2014 75,575 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2013 73,524 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 70,452 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 65,404 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 65,148 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 57,631 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 50,284 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 40,338 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 32,557 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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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BG52 ARU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BG52 ARU, 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 BG52 ARU registered?

BG52 ARU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 October 2002.

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