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G5 BGA

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

120,804 mi
Last recorded120,804 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG5 BGA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 120,804 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2024 118,785 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 116,306 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 113,322 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 111,554 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 110,422 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 107,933 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 104,936 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 104,920 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 98,678 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Sep 2013 92,992 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 92,992 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 82,942 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 76,729 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 63,691 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 63,691 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 51,110 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 38,799 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 38,797 miles

Centre Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

engine man light staying on.

nearside front tyres wearing on edges.

some damage to nearside front wing.

wear showing on prope shaft geebo front ,signs of play in prope shaft centre joint.

Pass 13 Feb 2007 19,286 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 19,286 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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G5 BGA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 G5 BGA, 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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G5 BGA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 6 June 2002.

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