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GE02 OSE

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

196,519 mi
Last recorded196,519 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGE02 OSE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2021 196,519 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 196,482 miles

Central Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 194,256 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Dec 2019 194,253 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jan 2016 186,960 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2015 178,980 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 171,404 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 20 Dec 2013 171,384 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 155,749 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 138,688 miles

advise engine service

Pass 26 Nov 2010 125,624 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2009 116,659 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 116,659 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 106,375 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)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 106,375 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 72,846 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 45,963 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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GE02 OSE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GE02 OSE, 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 GE02 OSE registered?

GE02 OSE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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