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BG52 CGU

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 CGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2022

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipes corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2021 110,075 miles

All suspension components corroded

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system heavily corroded

Floor and sill areas corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body box section corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body box section corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Inner lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 9 Sep 2021 110,038 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Suspect due to deteriorated lens (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Suspect due to deteriorated lens (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All suspension components corroded

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system heavily corroded

Floor and sill areas corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body box section corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body box section corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Inner lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 8 Oct 2020 107,659 miles

Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive both (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear axel corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2020 107,659 miles

Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive both (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear axel corroded

Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 106,535 miles

engine oil leaking

Pass 14 Nov 2018 104,363 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front, middle & rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 101,005 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 99,718 miles

Exhaust corroded

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

both rear brake discs lipped and corroded

front and middle Exhaust braket broken but Exhaust still secure

front brake discs lipped and corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2015 98,365 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2015 98,362 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 93,702 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2014 93,702 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 88,327 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2013 88,327 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 72,611 miles

sill covers fitted not allowing a full inspection

Fail 1 Oct 2012 72,610 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

sill covers fitted not allowing a full inspection

Pass 24 Sep 2011 59,803 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 59,771 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 50,272 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 41,070 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 32,913 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 24,453 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 1 Aug 2006 17,545 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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BG52 CGU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 CGU, 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 CGU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 7 November 2002.

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