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GD52 PJU

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

105,998 mi
Last recorded105,998 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD52 PJU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 105,998 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 101,963 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 97,969 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Excessive lip on inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 95,219 miles

Central Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 92,077 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 83,460 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

park brake handle has slight free play

Fail 4 Dec 2020 83,460 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

park brake handle has slight free play

Pass 28 Nov 2019 81,948 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2019 81,933 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 80,208 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 78,787 miles

Central Lower Oil leak Oil leak underneath car (wet) cannot directly seen where leak is as engine under trays fitted ()

Nearside Front Inner tie rod/drumstick for the steering has very slight play

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' 3 chips but not in the same area as each other (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Nov 2017 78,786 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Dust cover separated from the drop link when vehicle is on full lock either direction and doesn't stop dirt from entering the ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Central Lower Oil leak Oil leak underneath car (wet) cannot directly seen where leak is as engine under trays fitted ()

Nearside Front Inner tie rod/drumstick for the steering has very slight play

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' 3 chips but not in the same area as each other (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 74,932 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 74,058 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 71,794 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 68,423 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 65,479 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 63,122 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 62,279 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 60,883 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 54,249 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 48,813 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 41,939 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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GD52 PJU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 GD52 PJU, 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 GD52 PJU registered?

GD52 PJU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 3 September 2002.

Is GD52 PJU safe to buy?

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