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GF51 WUY

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

186,077 mi
Last recorded186,077 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2020
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF51 WUY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2020 186,077 miles

Nearside Front whee larch corrosion

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front whee larch corrosion

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

whee larch corrosion

Pass 1 Feb 2019 182,465 miles

Central slight exhaust blow

Fail 1 Feb 2019 182,465 miles

Central slight exhaust blow

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2017 177,004 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 176,967 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 173,112 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2015 17,309 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2014 167,987 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2014 167,987 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 161,084 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 161,081 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2012 150,859 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 136,859 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 128,356 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 116,235 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 116,222 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2008 99,833 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2008 99,833 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 86,066 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 WUY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 GF51 WUY, 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 WUY registered?

GF51 WUY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 8 February 2002.

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