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BK52 OXW

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

153,654 mi
Last recorded153,654 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK52 OXW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2023 153,654 miles

Offside Rear check parking brakes

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 9 Mar 2023 153,646 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect offside+nearside (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested offside+nearside (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced offside+nearside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

check offside parking brakes

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2022 148,841 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 148,841 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect near side+off side (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 145,420 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 145,420 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective offside+nearside (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 143,252 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 141,065 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2018 141,064 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 138,633 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2017 138,633 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 137,269 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 136,332 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2014 135,019 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 133,942 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

bulb out warning light on all bulbs working

Pass 9 May 2012 126,969 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 9 May 2011 115,501 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 109,971 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 102,442 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 92,819 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 82,139 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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BK52 OXW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 BK52 OXW, 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 OXW registered?

BK52 OXW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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