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BW51 BHJ

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

106,071 mi
Last recorded106,071 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2014
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW51 BHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2014 106,071 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 106,053 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)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 5 Nov 2014 106,031 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)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 29 Oct 2013 101,257 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

some steering play

Fail 28 Oct 2013 101,256 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

some steering play

Pass 2 Nov 2012 99,759 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2011 98,029 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Nov 2011 98,029 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 80,024 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Feb 2010 80,024 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 71,228 miles

ADVISE SLIGHT OIL LEAK AT GEARBOX

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Mar 2009 71,228 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

ADVISE SLIGHT OIL LEAK AT GEARBOX

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 56,953 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 44,723 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2006 35,233 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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BW51 BHJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BW51 BHJ, 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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BW51 BHJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 25 January 2002.

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