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FB51 GZG

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

110,255 mi
Last recorded110,255 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB51 GZG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 110,255 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 107,938 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured w/mirror (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning w/mirror (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 106,393 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2023 102,893 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 97,917 miles

centre exhaust bracket snapped but still secure

front to rear brake pipes getting corroded

rear brake discs getting rusty on inner faces

Pass 14 Jan 2021 97,359 miles

Both rear tyres worn close to the legal limit.

Front sub frame corroded.

Front to rear metal brake pipes corroded.

Front to rear metal fuel pipes corroded.

N/S/F Metal brake pipe corroded.

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

Plastic sill covers fitted obscuring some testable items.

Fail 8 Jan 2021 97,339 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded As marked. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Both rear tyres worn close to the legal limit.

Front sub frame corroded.

Front to rear metal brake pipes corroded.

Front to rear metal fuel pipes corroded.

N/S/F Metal brake pipe corroded.

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

Plastic sill covers fitted obscuring some testable items.

Pass 20 Jan 2020 95,213 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 85,715 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 81,133 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 71,828 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 64,734 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 59,936 miles

Rear exhaust bracket corroded away but system still supported

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 56,671 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 52,595 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 49,742 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 49,742 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 45,437 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 45,437 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 41,575 miles

Steering damper leaking

Fail 16 Jan 2008 37,767 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 37,767 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2006 28,989 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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FB51 GZG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 FB51 GZG, 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 FB51 GZG registered?

FB51 GZG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 23 January 2002.

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