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BU52 ELC

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

149,860 mi
Last recorded149,860 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 ELC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2021 149,860 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Mar 2020 145,102 miles

Exhaust mounting defective middle bracket broke (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 31 Mar 2020 145,100 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear above tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear above tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective middle bracket broke (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 7 Mar 2020 145,049 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 138,505 miles

SURFACE RUST STARTING ON ALL REAR STEAL BRAKE PIPES

Pass 9 Feb 2018 135,567 miles

corrosion on o/s/r spring

engine x under covers fitted / both front x n/s/r tyres perishing / corrosion on o/s/r brake pipes x 2 x pipes above tank

Fail 5 Feb 2018 135,566 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

corrosion on o/s/r spring

engine x under covers fitted / both front x n/s/r tyres perishing / corrosion on o/s/r brake pipes x 2 x pipes above tank

Pass 12 Jun 2017 132,853 miles

all 4 tyres perishing / o/s/r brake pipe x maine line pipes near tank corroding / engine x under covers fitted

n/s handbrake little low

slight wear in front bushes

Fail 12 Jun 2017 132,853 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

all 4 tyres perishing / o/s/r brake pipe x maine line pipes near tank corroding / engine x under covers fitted

n/s handbrake little low

slight wear in front bushes

Pass 14 Jun 2016 125,843 miles

engine x under covers fitted / o/s/r brake pipe corroding / tyres perrishing /

Pass 2 Jun 2015 120,349 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 113,706 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 103,949 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 98,862 miles

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

Offside Front 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 23 May 2011 92,682 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 92,682 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2010 87,418 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 87,385 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Pass 19 May 2009 79,418 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 79,416 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 May 2008 77,586 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 69,397 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 66,243 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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BU52 ELC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BU52 ELC, 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 BU52 ELC registered?

BU52 ELC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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