MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
201,243 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. lagging in performance. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward facing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward facing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers unit. (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn inner mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn inner mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
rear brake pads getting low
Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
o/s/r handbrake effort getting low
Nearside Front TYRE WORN THIN ON EDGES OF TREAD
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front TYRE WORN ON EDGES OF TREAD
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint STRONGLY ADVISE REPLACEMENT (2.5.B.1a)
Rear coil spring corroded SPRINGS (2.4.C.1b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT LOWER INNER (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
headlight lenses deteriorated
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front TYRE WORN THIN ON EDGES OF TREAD
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front TYRE WORN ON EDGES OF TREAD
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint STRONGLY ADVISE REPLACEMENT (2.5.B.1a)
Rear coil spring corroded SPRINGS (2.4.C.1b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT LOWER INNER (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
headlight lenses deteriorated
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across back axle area (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lenses have become discoloured (1.7.5a)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor around rear suspension/axle area (6.1.B.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' top centre & outer (8.3.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
corrosion to chassis and rear springs
deterioration to bushes on camber arms
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Centre Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
corrosion to body and metal brake pipes at rear underside
exhaust centre bracket corroded and broken
o/s/front tyre devoid of tread on inner and outer edges
slight corrosion to n/s and o/s front camber bushes
Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?
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BV52 ZBZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.
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 BV52 ZBZ, 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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BV52 ZBZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2002.
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