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BJ02 GFK

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2023
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

191,557 mi
Last recorded191,557 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ02 GFK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2022 191,557 miles

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel TIE ROD (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2022 191,556 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel TIE ROD (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2021 189,773 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 186,504 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2020 186,500 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 182,634 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 180,949 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 177,277 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 173,561 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 172,120 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 168,233 miles

n/s front tyre has cut can not see cord

Pass 15 Aug 2013 43,933 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 92,719 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 152,458 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

airbag light staying on

indicator stork loose

nearside wing mirror glass cracked

Pass 5 Mar 2011 149,186 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 142,711 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 133,661 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 125,409 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 114,300 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 107,882 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2005 107,355 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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 GFK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GFK, 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 GFK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 21 June 2002.

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