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BX52 VNZ

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

75,799 mi
Last recorded75,799 miles
Recorded on27 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX52 VNZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 May 2015 75,799 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2015 75,799 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 75,232 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 68,597 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 1 Oct 2013 68,597 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 61,469 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 61,469 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 5 Sep 2011 55,724 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 55,724 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 51,780 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2010 51,777 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 50,606 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

offside front tyre perrishing/cracking at tread

protective covers fitted to underside of vehicle & over outer sills restricting inspections of testable items/areas

rear ragistration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Mar 2008 45,359 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

engine and underside covers fitted restricting inspection

osf tyre light perishing in tread

rear no plate poor condition

Fail 12 Mar 2008 45,356 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

engine and underside covers fitted restricting inspection

osf tyre light perishing in tread

rear no plate poor condition

Fail 19 Feb 2007 43,491 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 43,491 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 41,588 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 37,168 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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BX52 VNZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BX52 VNZ, 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 BX52 VNZ registered?

BX52 VNZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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