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EY52 BXD

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

182,067 mi
Last recorded182,067 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY52 BXD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2022 182,067 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 162,677 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 22 Oct 2021 162,623 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 143,703 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 123,934 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both. track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Oct 2019 123,904 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both. track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 103,184 miles

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

headlights misty

rear antiroll bar corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2017 98,032 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 98,006 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 93,443 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 88,656 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 85,763 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 81,331 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 78,092 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 75,072 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 70,767 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 66,766 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 63,005 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 57,944 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 48,300 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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EY52 BXD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EY52 BXD, 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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EY52 BXD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 10 September 2002.

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