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GIL 8518

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

110,833 mi
Last recorded110,833 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIL 8518
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 110,833 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2025 107,912 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 104,152 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 101,998 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2022 96,989 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 95,825 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 94,695 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2018 93,028 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2018 93,007 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn and offside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 115,475 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 81,550 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 74,075 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 63,315 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2014 63,240 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 54,776 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 48,740 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 48,740 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 43,685 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 37,321 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 37,321 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 32,184 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 28,286 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 22,385 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 18,325 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 17,568 miles

requires tracking check

nearside front tyre badly worn on outer edge

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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GIL 8518 is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 GIL 8518, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GIL 8518 registered?

GIL 8518 is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 21 January 2002.

Is GIL 8518 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GIL 8518 shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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