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GF51 WFT

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

152,858 mi
Last recorded152,858 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF51 WFT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2022 152,858 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 139,615 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

plastic trim covering sills

Pass 28 Jun 2019 130,757 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 123,738 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning eye level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2018 123,658 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Exhaust system insecure gearbox bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning eye level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 115,205 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 104,862 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside handbrake operation poor

Pass 17 Jul 2015 96,716 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 96,702 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 88,620 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 88,161 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 88,161 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 84,677 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 80,707 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 80,707 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 73,825 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2009 73,823 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 66,712 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 58,858 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2007 58,708 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 47,195 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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GF51 WFT is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GF51 WFT, 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 GF51 WFT registered?

GF51 WFT is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 17 July 2002.

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