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FJ52 BHF

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

92,792 mi
Last recorded92,792 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ52 BHF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2019 92,792 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 88,955 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 85,470 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 82,076 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 79,181 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 73,653 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Oct 2014 73,653 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2013 69,185 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 69,185 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2012 64,528 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2012 64,523 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 60,721 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 56,238 miles

n/s rear tyre damaged on inner wall

Fail 12 Oct 2010 56,238 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

n/s rear tyre damaged on inner wall

Pass 6 Oct 2009 50,709 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 43,678 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 43,678 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 36,963 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 30,192 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 BHF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BHF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FJ52 BHF registered?

FJ52 BHF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 9 September 2002.

Is FJ52 BHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ52 BHF shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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