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BN52 ZGY

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

159,306 mi
Last recorded159,306 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 ZGY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2016 159,306 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 154,371 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 154,343 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 146,919 miles

Rear brake discs badly pitted and corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2015 146,919 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake discs badly pitted and corroded

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 136,710 miles

rear anti roll bar bushes worn

suspension noisy

Pass 28 Dec 2012 120,787 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

front coil springs corroded

n/s/r and n/s/f tyre have cuts in side wall

rear antiroll bar corroded

Fail 28 Dec 2012 120,787 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

front coil springs corroded

n/s/r and n/s/f tyre have cuts in side wall

rear antiroll bar corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2011 94,423 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs heavily undercut

Fail 6 Dec 2011 94,370 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs heavily undercut

Pass 9 Nov 2010 79,519 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

front screen stonechipped

Pass 1 Oct 2009 58,922 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 58,922 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 48,534 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges.

Pass 27 Sep 2007 43,015 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 43,015 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 35,630 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 35,562 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside 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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BN52 ZGY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BN52 ZGY, 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 BN52 ZGY registered?

BN52 ZGY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 25 September 2002.

Is BN52 ZGY safe to buy?

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