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BV52 ZBZ

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

201,243 mi
Last recorded201,243 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV52 ZBZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2024 201,243 miles

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))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 199,369 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Dec 2023 199,367 miles

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))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 191,731 miles

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))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 185,693 miles

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 22 Dec 2020 175,722 miles

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))

Fail 22 Dec 2020 175,722 miles

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))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 168,696 miles

o/s/r handbrake effort getting low

Pass 19 Oct 2018 162,782 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 159,435 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2017 159,435 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2016 151,548 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 151,344 miles

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)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 144,206 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2014 138,794 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2014 138,508 miles

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)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 133,664 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2013 43,204 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2012 124,435 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 111,390 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 99,158 miles

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)

Pass 24 Oct 2009 87,170 miles

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)

Pass 20 Sep 2008 72,130 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 20 Sep 2008 72,130 miles

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)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 59,713 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 44,429 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 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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