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W5 BAX

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

152,280 mi
Last recorded152,280 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW5 BAX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 152,280 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 151,529 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 150,794 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 149,914 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 149,211 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 147,969 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 147,966 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

exhaust joint weak and blowing

front to rear brake pipe corroded

oil leak

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2019 147,444 miles

exhaust flanges very weak

front wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 4 Dec 2018 145,464 miles

exhaust flanges corroded and weak

Pass 23 Nov 2017 144,020 miles

exhaust flanges poor condition and weak

Pass 24 Nov 2016 140,225 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 134,179 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 129,197 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 124,567 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 122,222 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 109,795 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 96,467 miles

front tyre worn on inner edges

very slight play in nsf osf wheel bearings

Fail 7 Jul 2010 96,467 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

front tyre worn on inner edges

very slight play in nsf osf wheel bearings

Pass 10 Jul 2009 86,464 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 72,824 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 60,243 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 60,277 miles

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)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 40,592 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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W5 BAX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 W5 BAX, 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 W5 BAX registered?

W5 BAX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 13 September 2002.

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