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BJ02 FXY

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

191,636 mi
Last recorded191,636 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ02 FXY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2016 191,636 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2016 191,636 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 175,641 miles

Nearside Rear 1.80mm

Fail 24 Aug 2015 175,467 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear 1.80mm

Pass 27 Aug 2014 160,654 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 150,334 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

center exhaust hanger corroded away but system adequatly supported at moment

flange/bolt on ns catalyst heavily corroded

ns under floor brake pipes slightly corroded

osf inner wing corroded JUST ouside prescribed area

slight fluctuation on front brake efforts

Fail 30 Aug 2013 150,313 miles

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

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

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

center exhaust hanger corroded away but system adequatly supported at moment

flange/bolt on ns catalyst heavily corroded

ns under floor brake pipes slightly corroded

osf inner wing corroded JUST ouside prescribed area

slight fluctuation on front brake efforts

Pass 25 Aug 2012 141,705 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 136,924 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2011 136,924 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2010 132,448 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 127,688 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 127,680 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 113,807 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2008 117,936 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2007 106,942 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 106,935 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 96,664 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 FXY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FXY, 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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BJ02 FXY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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