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BX52 VOT

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

162,125 mi
Last recorded162,125 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX52 VOT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2024 162,125 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2024 162,125 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 160,932 miles

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2023 160,922 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

both headlight deteriorated

Pass 14 Jun 2022 160,166 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

engine covers & under trays fitted

wind screen chipped

Fail 13 Jun 2022 160,166 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine covers & under trays fitted

wind screen chipped

Pass 17 Jun 2021 157,478 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted.

wind screen chipped.

Fail 17 Jun 2021 157,478 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

engine covers & under trays fitted.

wind screen chipped.

Pass 2 Jul 2020 154,741 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge.

engine covers & under trays fitted.

Pass 19 Jun 2019 152,122 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge.

screen chipped.

Fail 19 Jun 2019 152,122 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

both front tyres worn on inner edge.

screen chipped.

Pass 21 Jun 2018 148,516 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 145,241 miles

rear pads worn.

Pass 22 Jun 2016 144,400 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted.

Fail 19 Jun 2015

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

weld brocken on exhaust pipe

Pass 19 Jun 2015

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

weld brocken on exhaust pipe

Pass 18 Jun 2014 141,120 miles

screen chipped

Fail 18 Jun 2014 141,120 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

screen chipped

Pass 17 Jun 2013 139,704 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 137,091 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 134,797 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 131,459 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 119,140 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 108,873 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 108,873 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 104,947 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 87,994 miles

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

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 VOT is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 VOT, 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 VOT registered?

BX52 VOT is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 17 October 2002.

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