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BU52 LJN

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,380 mi
Last recorded132,380 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 LJN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2023 132,380 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 129,107 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated ALL (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 123,757 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r , both front-rear and o/s/f (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

o/s/r lower swivel/joint slight wear

rear arches , rear spring mounts, rear sills-floors and o/s/r sub frame mount area all corroding

Fail 3 Nov 2021 123,755 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r , both front-rear and o/s/f (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

o/s/r lower swivel/joint slight wear

rear arches , rear spring mounts, rear sills-floors and o/s/r sub frame mount area all corroding

Pass 11 Sep 2020 116,898 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r and o/s/f (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

o/s/r sub frame mount area starting to corrode

Pass 15 May 2019 108,877 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside parking brake lazy

o/s/r sub frame mount area and rear springs all corroding

Pass 2 May 2018 101,363 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

coil spring corroded n/s/r and o/s/r (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 May 2017 94,522 miles

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

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

Fail 4 May 2017 94,521 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2016 89,039 miles

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 May 2016 89,039 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 82,843 miles

n/s/f tyre waering on inner edge. both rear tyres getting low

Pass 27 Jun 2014 77,580 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 77,579 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 72,285 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 72,285 miles

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 65,987 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 7 Jul 2011 60,142 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 52,152 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 44,543 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 44,541 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 36,189 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 31,378 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 18 Jul 2006 20,561 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 LJN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BU52 LJN, 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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BU52 LJN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 September 2002.

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