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GD02 UVW

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,553 mi
Last recorded152,553 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD02 UVW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2017 152,553 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

one of the exhaust clamps loose insecure

Fail 21 Jun 2017 152,553 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

one of the exhaust clamps loose insecure

Pass 4 Jan 2016 150,297 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2016 150,295 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 134,535 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 120,700 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 116,978 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 110,675 miles

steering damper damp

Fail 24 Feb 2011 105,664 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 105,664 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 100,882 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 81,072 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 62,804 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 42,854 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 21,953 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 21,943 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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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GD02 UVW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GD02 UVW, 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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GD02 UVW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 18 December 2002.

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