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BJ52 SLU

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,502 mi
Last recorded130,502 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 SLU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2023 130,502 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 117,652 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 116,631 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 115,932 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 115,932 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 108,900 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2019 108,890 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 104,856 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 104,856 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 100,332 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 85,960 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Feb 2016 85,958 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 83,122 miles

front to rear nsf osf osr nsr brake pipes corroding\oil leak\rear registration plate slightly deteriorated\security of exhaust heat shield\

nsr osr brake discs slightly corroded and worn\nsr osr brake pads wearing but appear to be above 1.5mm\corrosion development in wheel arches

Pass 31 Jan 2014 80,340 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jan 2014 80,335 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Feb 2013 74,915 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 70,787 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 27 Jan 2012 70,780 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Jan 2011 63,438 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 53,617 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2009 47,599 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 41,502 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 37,909 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 29,093 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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BJ52 SLU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BJ52 SLU, 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 BJ52 SLU registered?

BJ52 SLU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 8 November 2002.

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