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PJ52 BPY

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

61,789 mi
Last recorded61,789 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ52 BPY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2018 61,789 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel at steering box (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2018 61,789 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission dripping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear,at front section,corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive small (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel at steering box (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 60,676 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge of tread pattern (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Aug 2017 60,676 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped offside and near side front to rears,above nsr axle (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge of tread pattern (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak from engine and gearbox ()

Pass 28 Jul 2016 59,268 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 59,268 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported center gearbox support bracket broken (7.1.1)

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both heavily corroded,pitted,and scoring (3.5.1i)

rear brake application uneven both (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 57,819 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 57,819 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 56,189 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 54,219 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 51,743 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

e.m light on

nsf and osf jacking mounts missing

Fail 19 Jul 2012 51,743 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

e.m light on

Pass 13 Apr 2011 50,343 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 43,054 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 39,436 miles

front tyres worn on outer edges

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Nov 2007 35,509 miles

REAR NUMBER PLATE BECOMING DISCOLOURED

Fail 21 Nov 2007 35,509 miles

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

REAR NUMBER PLATE BECOMING DISCOLOURED

Pass 15 Nov 2006 29,289 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 29,289 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

BRAKE FLUID LEVEL LOW

REAR NUMBER PLATE BECOMING DISCOLOURED

REAR PADS LOW

Pass 12 Oct 2005 24,417 miles

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

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

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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PJ52 BPY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc 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 PJ52 BPY, 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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PJ52 BPY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 October 2002.

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