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BG52 FKK

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

218,885 mi
Last recorded218,885 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 FKK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2019 218,885 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective 2 mountings broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak from back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front wheel arches corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light mirror flasher broken (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipe to flexi joint (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Aug 2019 218,884 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction eml on (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play both front wheel bearings adjustment (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play center track rod and track rod ends (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front tyres scrubbed out on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust mounting defective 2 mountings broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak from back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too far to the right both aims adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front wheel arches corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light mirror flasher broken (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipe to flexi joint (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 205,080 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 31 Jul 2018 204,736 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 189,415 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Cross rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Centre exhaust mounting missing, not seriously affecting exhaust security

Underside covers fitted, obscuring some components from view

Fail 31 Jul 2017 189,415 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Cross rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Centre exhaust mounting missing, not seriously affecting exhaust security

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Underside covers fitted, obscuring some components from view

Pass 16 Aug 2016 172,166 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

OSF Tyre wearing on egdes

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Signs of coolant leak

Pass 5 Aug 2015 160,285 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 11 Aug 2014 149,960 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 11 Aug 2014 149,960 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 12 Aug 2013 140,367 miles

Oil leak

Slight play in the front wheels.

The rear tyres are wearing on the inner edges.

Washers and wipers.

Pass 13 Aug 2012 126,355 miles

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

The o/s front tyre is wearing on the edges.

Pass 23 Aug 2011 112,306 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 96,755 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 88,604 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 80,432 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 80,424 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 68,996 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 58,611 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 FKK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BG52 FKK, 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 FKK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 6 November 2002.

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