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SM52 BVA

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,426 mi
Last recorded112,426 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM52 BVA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2019 112,426 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 4 Nov 2019 112,426 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 15 Nov 2018 105,377 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall has long cut, no cords visable (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2018 105,369 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall has long cut, no cords visable (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both headlamp output's are reduced

Pass 18 Oct 2017 99,535 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 90,359 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 87,100 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides antiroll bar bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Dec 2015 87,100 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides antiroll bar bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 84,341 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 77,810 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

under vehicle suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2012 72,668 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2012 72,668 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 Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 68,481 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 61,650 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 55,162 miles

front and rear number plate slight delaminated

Pass 24 Oct 2008 49,079 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 43,716 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 43,716 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 37,617 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2005 28,797 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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SM52 BVA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SM52 BVA, 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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SM52 BVA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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