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BV02 TPX

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

132,361 mi
Last recorded132,361 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV02 TPX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2015 132,361 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 132,361 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 116,653 miles

Nearside Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Direction indicator has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

sill covers fitted

Fail 15 Aug 2013 116,652 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Direction indicator has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2012 110,332 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)

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

Fail 2 Aug 2012 110,332 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

eml light on

Pass 22 Jul 2011 100,047 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2011 100,047 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

small chips on screen

Pass 2 Sep 2010 96,936 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2010 96,936 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

both front discs worn to just above minimum

Pass 27 Jul 2009

mileometer not functioning

Fail 27 Jul 2009

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

mileometer not functioning

Pass 28 Jul 2008 80,332 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 80,332 miles

Centre Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 66,423 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2006 52,737 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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BV02 TPX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 BV02 TPX, 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 BV02 TPX registered?

BV02 TPX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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