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BX52 YBZ

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

91,110 mi
Last recorded91,110 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX52 YBZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2018 91,110 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust bracket corroded

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Front both sides tyres perished and uneven wear on outer shoulders

Nearside Front steering idler arm slight play

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 89,927 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 89,927 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 May 2016 86,744 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play x2 (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

some white smoke on acceleration

Fail 6 May 2016 86,744 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front wheel bearing has slight play x2 (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Fail 5 May 2016 86,735 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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and lipped (3.5.1i)

Nearside steering idler has some play

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both and have some cuts and heavy age cracking (4.1.E.1)

both front and osr jacking rubbers missing

both headlights faded

corrosion to all wheel arches

exhaust corroded

front no.plate poor

parking lever tight in operation

service overdue ind. on

sills covered

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 16 Feb 2015 83,175 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2014 79,843 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

advance play in n/s steering idler

dampness to steering damper

exhayst corroded

n/s/r inner taillight inop

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 10 Feb 2014 79,843 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

dampness to steering damper

exhayst corroded

n/s/r inner taillight inop

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

advance play in n/s steering idler

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 9 Jan 2013 76,684 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

exhaust corroded

n/s/r inner sidelight dim

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 31 Dec 2011 74,515 miles

Vehicle tested in a wet condition

Fail 23 Dec 2011 74,515 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)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicle tested in a wet condition

Pass 8 Jan 2011 67,929 miles

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

Oil leak

engine managment light illuminated on dash

slight movement steering collum

Fail 8 Jan 2011 67,929 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

slight movement steering collum

Pass 7 Nov 2009 56,770 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 46,216 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 29 Oct 2008 46,216 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 14 Nov 2007 41,532 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 41,532 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 35,087 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 YBZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 BX52 YBZ, 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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BX52 YBZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 6 September 2002.

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