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BJ02 HCG

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

126,073 mi
Last recorded126,073 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ02 HCG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 126,073 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 106,981 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 101,008 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 96,888 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 92,541 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2018 92,540 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 84,588 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 80,078 miles

os parking brake low ffort

Fail 18 Feb 2016 80,078 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

lower arm bushes worn

os parking brake low ffort

Pass 2 Mar 2015 74,266 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 68,320 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2013 62,284 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 62,284 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 56,584 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2012 56,584 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 48,160 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 39,533 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 34,140 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 24,425 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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BJ02 HCG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 HCG, 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 HCG registered?

BJ02 HCG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 3 May 2002.

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The MOT history for BJ02 HCG shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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