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BK52 GFU

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

130,085 mi
Last recorded130,085 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK52 GFU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 130,085 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 128,236 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear Brake Pipes Above Fuel Tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 125,434 miles

underbody trays fitted

Fail 2 Jan 2024 125,434 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

underbody trays fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2022 122,923 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 18 Nov 2021 120,086 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 117,388 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all brake pads wearing thin ... cannot clearly see to fully assess wear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides: leading arms front suspension bush deteriorating / slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack: offside edge (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 112,966 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear … cannot clearly see some brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both leading arms bushes have slight deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2019 112,966 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear … cannot clearly see some brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both leading arms bushes have slight deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 106,574 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2017 101,418 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2016 91,210 miles

Central Rear metal exhaust hanging bracket broken ...system is still well supported

belly plates and covers are obscuring some testable items

cannot see base of rear springs to assess condition

Pass 31 Oct 2015 80,571 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 68,644 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cannot see base of rear springs

Pass 16 Nov 2013 57,357 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Nov 2012 45,195 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 36,936 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on outter egde

Fail 28 Oct 2011 36,936 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on outter egde

Pass 29 Oct 2010 34,666 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 31,075 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 31,075 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 28,314 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 25,308 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 20,669 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2005 14,924 miles

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

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

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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BK52 GFU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 BK52 GFU, 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 BK52 GFU registered?

BK52 GFU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 5 December 2002.

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