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BW51 BHP

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2022
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

151,528 mi
Last recorded151,528 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW51 BHP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2021 151,528 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

corrosion to o/s/r inner sill

corrosion to suspension parts

exhaust bracket broken

fuel pipes corroded

sill covers fitted

slight play in steering linkage

Pass 26 Nov 2020 150,588 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel in steering idler (2.3 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

Fail 25 Nov 2020 150,582 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel in steering idler (2.3 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2019 148,613 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

side skirts fitted covering arch

Pass 1 Nov 2018 143,028 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 135,710 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2016
Fail 21 Nov 2016

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 120,694 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 16 Nov 2015 120,694 miles

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

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)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 112,000 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 111,949 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 106,344 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Emissions warning lamp illuminated.

Nearside front and offside front tyres worn on inner edges.

Fail 21 Nov 2013 106,329 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Emissions warning lamp illuminated.

Nearside front and offside front tyres worn on inner edges.

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 99,791 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Nov 2012 99,726 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

ESP warning lamp illuminated.

Emisssions warning lamp illuminated.

Pass 22 Nov 2011 91,782 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 85,615 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 77,333 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Nov 2009 77,333 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 70,752 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 64,874 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 53,703 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2005 49,322 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2005 49,322 miles

Upper Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

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 BHP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 BHP, 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 BHP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 24 January 2002.

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