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PG52 BUA

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,790 mi
Last recorded78,790 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG52 BUA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2021 78,790 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 77,102 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 77,102 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fail 27 Jun 2019 123,944 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault BAS/ESP light (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail onto gearbox flange (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Handbrake sticking on/off @ n/s/r wheel.

Pass 25 Mar 2018 69,768 miles

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 69,657 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbing on inside (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbing on inside (4.1.E.1)

engine management light on

Fail 6 Aug 2016 69,657 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbing on inside (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbing on inside (4.1.E.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

engine management light on

Pass 29 Aug 2014 57,874 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 53,289 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 51,472 miles

emmisions close to limit suspect catalyst damaged

Fail 21 May 2012 51,464 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 24 May 2011 48,801 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 43,580 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 43,580 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 39,051 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 35,016 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 35,015 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 33,869 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 33,869 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 27,836 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2005 20,018 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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PG52 BUA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PG52 BUA, 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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PG52 BUA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 2 November 2002.

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