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BG52 ASZ

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

122,500 mi
Last recorded122,500 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2016 122,500 miles

n/s/f headlamp beam pattern weakening

n/s/r brake pipe corroding - greased

o/s/f tyre worn edges

o/s/r tyre 2-2.5mm tread

slight n/s/f brake judder

Pass 21 Dec 2015 112,419 miles

slight kerb damage to both n/s tyres outer side walls

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 7 Nov 2014 102,592 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 2 Nov 2014 102,534 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 2 May 2013 87,129 miles

chip to windscreen

n/s/r tyre = 1.6 - 2 mm tread

some wear to o/s/f lower suspension arm inner bush

Fail 29 Apr 2013 87,028 miles

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

chip to windscreen

n/s/r tyre = 1.6 - 2 mm tread

some wear to o/s/f lower suspension arm inner bush

Pass 30 Apr 2012 77,346 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

front registration plate is slightly damaged

nearside front tyre has slight sidewall damage

srs light is displayed

Fail 29 Apr 2012 77,346 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

srs light is displayed

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

front registration plate is slightly damaged

nearside front tyre has slight sidewall damage

Pass 5 Nov 2010 70,709 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 70,709 miles

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

nearside front tyre sidewall has runflat damaged

Pass 28 Oct 2009 61,101 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 51,774 miles

n/s/f tyre has sidewall damage

o/s wing mirror indicator lense damaged

Fail 29 Oct 2008 51,774 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre has sidewall damage

o/s wing mirror indicator lense damaged

Pass 25 Oct 2007 43,842 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 31,999 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 31,997 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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BG52 ASZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BG52 ASZ, 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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BG52 ASZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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