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GD02 XJA

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2025
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

136,007 mi
Last recorded136,007 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD02 XJA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2024 136,007 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 127,802 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 127,801 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 123,360 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 118,609 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 118,609 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 117,321 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 117,321 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Dec 2017 111,028 miles

Nearside front to rear at rear brake pipe corroded

Offside front to rear at rear brake pipe corroded

Offside screen scratched on edge of swept area

Pass 19 Dec 2016 109,819 miles

Corrosion to rear subframe

No oil dipstick in vehicle

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Pipes at rear of vehicle, under car, to calipers (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion to vehicle chassis at rear

Pass 4 Jan 2016 108,938 miles

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

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

windscreen scratched

Pass 3 Jan 2015 108,074 miles

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 8 Jan 2014 107,045 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 107,045 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 105,918 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 98,854 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 89,659 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 69,658 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 79,113 miles

BOOT RELEASE HANDLE SIEZED

EYE LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT BROKEN

N/S/F BUMPER BROKEN ( NO SHARP EDGES EXPOSED )

Fail 6 Jan 2010 79,113 miles

BOOT RELEASE HANDLE SIEZED

EYE LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT BROKEN

N/S/F BUMPER BROKEN ( NO SHARP EDGES EXPOSED )

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 71,180 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 71,179 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Headlamp range adjustment inoperative.

Nearside & offside rear catalytic converters breaking up.

Pass 20 Dec 2007 62,075 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 61,988 miles

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

Rear brake pads are low.

Fail 5 Jan 2007 50,657 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 50,657 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 40,234 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 40,213 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)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Jan 2006 40,213 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)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 XJA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 GD02 XJA, 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 GD02 XJA registered?

GD02 XJA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 July 2002.

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