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FY02 BJK

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

105,680 mi
Last recorded105,680 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY02 BJK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2021 105,680 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 102,942 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 102,942 miles

Brake hose excessively damaged osr brake flexi cracked and pitted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction EML on dash (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre clamp blowing, poss wrong size (6.1.2 (a))

nsr brake flexi slightly perished

Pass 3 Jan 2019 99,683 miles

boot not checked due to being full

front springs corroded

rear springs corroded

slight blow on exhaust middle box

Fail 3 Jan 2019 99,682 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords nsf outer tyre wall damaged to cord (5.2.3 (d) (i))

boot not checked due to being full

exhaust middle clamp corroded

front springs corroded

nsr tyre on 2mm

osr tyre on 3mm

rear springs corroded

slight blow on exhaust middle box

Pass 4 Jan 2018 95,634 miles

front suspension arm bushes worn o/s

n/s/f coil spring very corroded advise change

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

n/s/r wheel arch liner catching tyre req refitting

o/s/r inner sill corroded

outer sills covered

rear brake pipes corroded

slight leak on engine

slight play in steering rack box

Fail 4 Jan 2018 95,634 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front suspension arm bushes worn o/s

n/s/f coil spring very corroded advise change

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

n/s/r wheel arch liner catching tyre req refitting

o/s/r inner sill corroded

outer sills covered

rear brake pipes corroded

slight leak on engine

slight play in steering rack box

Pass 5 Jan 2017 91,000 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

front and rear brake pipes corroded

rear springs corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2017

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

front and rear brake pipes corroded

rear springs corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2015 87,532 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 86,149 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Dec 2014 86,149 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 84,431 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 82,965 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake pipes should be changed

slight play n/s steering idler bush

Pass 5 Jan 2012 81,499 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 77,652 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 71,699 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 21 Apr 2010 71,698 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 63,512 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

engine man light on

Pass 4 Apr 2008 55,704 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 55,704 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 48,094 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 40,640 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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FY02 BJK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 FY02 BJK, 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 FY02 BJK registered?

FY02 BJK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 11 April 2002.

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