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BV52 BAV

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

73,474 mi
Last recorded73,474 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV52 BAV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 73,474 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Dec 2025 73,444 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 72,761 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 71,268 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2022 68,807 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 67,513 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 66,382 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 65,733 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 64,214 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 60,456 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 59,107 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 59,107 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 55,926 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 51,950 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 47,981 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 47,981 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 43,430 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 41,139 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 38,087 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 35,190 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 33,196 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 31,146 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 26,006 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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BV52 BAV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 BV52 BAV, 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 BV52 BAV registered?

BV52 BAV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 December 2002.

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The MOT history for BV52 BAV shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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