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FJ52 BGF

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

112,381 mi
Last recorded112,381 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ52 BGF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2016 112,381 miles

O/S wing mirror has markings on but is still usable

Pass 10 Jul 2015 110,000 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

both front tyres are wearing on outter edges

nearside headlamp loose but scure

Fail 10 Jul 2015 110,000 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both front tyres are wearing on outter edges

nearside headlamp loose but scure

Pass 19 Jul 2014 106,695 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres near limit

genral under body corrosion

Pass 10 May 2013 102,466 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 98,631 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 May 2012 98,631 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 88,876 miles

both front tyres have low tread on outer edges

Fail 5 Apr 2011 88,876 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)

both front tyres have low tread on outer edges

o/s/front bottom ball joint has slight play, recomend replacement soon

o/s/rear tyre is ON min. legal limit

Pass 1 Mar 2010 69,292 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 55,045 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 45,302 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 45,298 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 25,627 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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FJ52 BGF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FJ52 BGF, 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 FJ52 BGF registered?

FJ52 BGF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 10 September 2002.

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