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AX02 GZL

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

112,451 mi
Last recorded112,451 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX02 GZL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2017 112,451 miles

Central Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front headlamp beam image becoming weak

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

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

Offside Front headlamp beam image becoming weak

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

Fail 15 Mar 2017 112,284 miles

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

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

Central Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front headlamp beam image becoming weak

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

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

Offside Front headlamp beam image becoming weak

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 105,177 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2016 105,177 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 93,445 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 93,445 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 86,670 miles

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

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

advise exhaust system mountings deteriorating but exhaust currently supported

advise front brake discs corroding and wearing

advise offside front brake pad sensor held with cable tie

advise underbody and components corroding

advise uneven wear to front tyres

Pass 8 Jun 2012 79,579 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 79,457 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 73,469 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 59,898 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 59,882 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 51,208 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 42,013 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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AX02 GZL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AX02 GZL, 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 AX02 GZL registered?

AX02 GZL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 25 July 2002.

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