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EF02 BZU

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2020
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

133,532 mi
Last recorded133,532 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF02 BZU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2019 133,532 miles

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

Coolant leak

EML Light On

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

Slight Play At Front Wheels

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on inner edges and n/s cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust mount broken and exhaust leaking front and middle

sill covers fitted

Fail 30 Dec 2019 133,532 miles

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

Coolant leak

EML Light On

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

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both Front (4.1.2 (c))

Position lamp not working Both Front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Slight Play At Front Wheels

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on inner edges and n/s cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust mount broken and exhaust leaking front and middle

sill covers fitted

Fail 7 Dec 2019 133,526 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Coolant leak ()

both front tyres wearing on inner edges and n/s cracked

exhaust mount broken and exhaust leaking front and middle

play in steering arms

rear pads getting low

screen damaged

sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2018 123,375 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Oct 2018 123,374 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2017 111,272 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2017 111,271 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 105,495 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Both headlights deteriorating

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fail 24 Jan 2017 105,495 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Both headlights deteriorating

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 97,697 miles

exhaust system slightly corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2016 97,600 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2014 91,226 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 87,403 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 85,581 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 83,694 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 4 Jan 2012 79,820 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 76,334 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 76,334 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 68,578 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2009 68,578 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)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 61,772 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on edges very close to limit

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 18 Dec 2007 55,473 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 55,473 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 50,233 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 43,496 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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EF02 BZU 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 64%.

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 EF02 BZU, 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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EF02 BZU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 May 2002.

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