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BP51 UMB

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

147,587 mi
Last recorded147,587 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP51 UMB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 147,587 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 147,168 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside headlight outer lense deteriorated

Offside Rear sill trim insecure

Offside Rear tyre worn to limits

Offside headlight outer lense deteriorated

freeplay at front wheel bearings

nail in tread offside rear tyre

rear tyre pressures low

Fail 18 Sep 2017 147,168 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside headlight outer lense deteriorated

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear sill trim insecure

Offside Rear tyre worn to limits

Offside headlight outer lense deteriorated

freeplay at front wheel bearings

nail in tread offside rear tyre

rear tyre pressures low

Fail 8 Sep 2017 147,615 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded forward of hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded forward of hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 59% (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear tyre worn to limits

Offside Rear sill trim insecure

all disc faces corroded

freeplay at front wheel bearings

nail in tread offside rear tyre

rear tyre pressures low

Pass 18 May 2016 140,498 miles

slight play in nearside steering idler bush

slight play nearside front anti roll bar to lower arm bush

Fail 11 May 2016 140,345 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play in nearside steering idler bush

slight play nearside front anti roll bar to lower arm bush

Pass 12 May 2015 130,077 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2015 130,077 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2014 121,961 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

offside tyre inner sidewall has a cut

Fail 7 May 2014 121,961 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

offside tyre inner sidewall has a cut

Pass 29 Apr 2013 113,673 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

EML

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Apr 2013 113,673 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

EML

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 98,013 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Fail 16 Jul 2011 97,778 miles

coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 95,637 miles

nearside outer plastic sill insecure

Fail 28 Jun 2010 95,637 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

nearside outer plastic sill insecure

Pass 23 Jun 2009 82,607 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 64,841 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 64,840 miles

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

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 30 May 2007 52,127 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 May 2007 52,127 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 36,252 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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BP51 UMB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 BP51 UMB, 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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BP51 UMB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 14 February 2002.

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