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KY52 BVR

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

122,075 mi
Last recorded122,075 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY52 BVR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2018 122,075 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play marked in yellow (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 112,351 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear arm (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 4 Sep 2017 112,351 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear arm (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 24 Aug 2017 112,112 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Sep 2016 108,854 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner & outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 20 Sep 2016 108,854 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner & outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 103,907 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 103,905 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both rear brake disc inner faces corroded/pitted

Pass 10 Sep 2014 99,099 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 99,099 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 94,377 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 90,866 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 88,652 miles

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Pass 14 Oct 2010 80,630 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 80,629 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 70,638 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 70,635 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 21 Oct 2008 57,436 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 41,402 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 34,517 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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KY52 BVR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 KY52 BVR, 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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KY52 BVR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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