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FC02 GCK

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

132,845 mi
Last recorded132,845 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC02 GCK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2016 132,845 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both N/S & O/S (2.5.A.3c)

Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit both N/S & O/S (4.1.E.1)

Front bumper damaged

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

Nearside Side repeater obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both N/S & O/S (3.6.B.2c)

engine cover & under trays & oil leaks

slight travel on service brake

Fail 27 Apr 2016 132,845 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth and split (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect and high (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both N/S & O/S (2.5.A.3c)

Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit both N/S & O/S (4.1.E.1)

Front bumper damaged

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

Nearside Side repeater obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both N/S & O/S (3.6.B.2c)

engine cover & under trays & oil leaks

slight travel on service brake

Pass 30 Apr 2015 123,226 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 123,226 miles

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)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight play nsf steering idler

Pass 2 May 2013 112,476 miles

Front wiper smearing screen

Fail 5 Mar 2012 107,476 miles

Front wiper starting to smear screen

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 107,476 miles

Front wiper starting to smear screen

Pass 12 Mar 2011 99,767 miles

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

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

Offside front tyre wearing BADLY on inner edge

Rear brake discs worn

Pass 13 Apr 2010 89,911 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2010 89,911 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 78,166 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2008 64,395 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2008 64,393 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 May 2007 47,857 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 29,850 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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FC02 GCK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FC02 GCK, 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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FC02 GCK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 25 June 2002.

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