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GD02 YUW

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

155,925 mi
Last recorded155,925 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD02 YUW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2018 155,925 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2018 155,863 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer position lamp same brightness as stop lamp ie too bright

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer position lamp same brightness as stop lamp ie too bright

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 153,114 miles

bonnet release cable not connected

brake pad warning light on dash

centre brake light not working

head light lens poor condition affecting images

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 8 Sep 2017 153,109 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

bonnet release cable not connected

brake pad warning light on dash

centre brake light not working

head light lens poor condition affecting images

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 10 Sep 2016 151,041 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2016 151,020 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 147,532 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 142,860 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 29 Jul 2014 142,802 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 12 Jul 2013 132,559 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 113,141 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 92,411 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 65,305 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front rear lower arm bushes age cracking

front brake disc slightly lipped

front wipers smearing

slight play in steering rack

Fail 2 Jun 2010 65,305 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front rear lower arm bushes age cracking

front brake disc slightly lipped

front wipers smearing

slight play in steering rack

Pass 22 May 2009 35,104 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 30,595 miles

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

Slight play in nearside front anti roll bar link.

Pass 29 Jun 2007 25,103 miles

Nearside rear tyre tread depth getting low on outer edge.

Slight play in nearside front anti roll bar link.

Pass 29 Jun 2006 21,155 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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GD02 YUW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YUW, 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 YUW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 July 2002.

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