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BJ02 FLG

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

146,195 mi
Last recorded146,195 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ02 FLG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 146,195 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2019 146,195 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2018 139,363 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 135,154 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Floorpan (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2016 133,551 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2016 133,551 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 131,625 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 129,011 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

o/s/r inner sidelight inop

Fail 16 Nov 2012 129,011 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

o/s/r inner sidelight inop

Pass 12 Oct 2011 122,805 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front to rear brakepipes slightly corroded above rear subframe

Fail 14 Oct 2010 118,348 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 118,348 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 104,271 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

advise engine under tray fitted

advise exhaust front stay bracket corroded

advise side sill covers fitted

Fail 10 Nov 2009 104,071 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

advise engine under tray fitted

advise exhaust front stay bracket corroded

advise side sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2008 76,445 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 8 May 2008 72,559 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 63,851 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 60,007 miles
Pass 26 May 2005 51,477 miles

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

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

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

slight movement from nearside front road wheel

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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BJ02 FLG 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 BJ02 FLG, 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 BJ02 FLG registered?

BJ02 FLG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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