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BG52 PNZ

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2023
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

124,173 mi
Last recorded124,173 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 PNZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2022 124,173 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 122,677 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

baffles loose in rear silencer

Fail 9 Nov 2021 122,677 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

baffles loose in rear silencer

Pass 10 Nov 2020 121,414 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2020 121,369 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 118,952 miles

Engine covers, under trays and sill covers fitted

Indicator switch faulty Will not maintain on turn right operation (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2019 118,941 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Engine covers, under trays and sill covers fitted

Indicator switch faulty Will not maintain on turn right operation (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 116,001 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 113,482 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 245/40zr17 ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 19 Jun 2017 113,463 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement forward arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement forward arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 245/40zr17 ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Jun 2016 107,287 miles

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

centre exhaust hanger broken

display cluster indicates a fault with BAS/ESP system

engine covers/undertrays fitted

Fail 24 Jun 2016 107,287 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

centre exhaust hanger broken

display cluster indicates a fault with BAS/ESP system

engine covers/undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2015 101,704 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 98,336 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 92,597 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 86,437 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 86,436 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 80,100 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 80,100 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 26 May 2010 73,732 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 67,937 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2009 67,914 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 May 2008 60,675 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 54,219 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 49,258 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 2 May 2006 49,009 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 PNZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 PNZ, 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 PNZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 15 November 2002.

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