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GJ52 HHM

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

118,231 mi
Last recorded118,231 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ52 HHM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 118,231 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Fail 18 May 2026 118,231 miles

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

Rear Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Pass 17 May 2025 114,391 miles
Fail 9 May 2025 114,390 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested lens obscured (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested lens obscured (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure battery connection loose (4.11 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2024 114,385 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No beam (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No beam (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Sill covers fitted unable to inspect sills

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

Pass 2 May 2023 111,294 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 111,012 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 109,614 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2021 109,614 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 109,006 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 105,470 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 100,820 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 99,826 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 99,074 miles

Nearside Front nail in tread of tyre

Nearside Front nsf inner tie rod has slight play

Offside Front osf inner tie rod has slight play

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

front pads 80% worn

Pass 20 Jul 2015 96,418 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 91,099 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2014 91,099 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 83,811 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 81,338 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 75,166 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 71,945 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 71,945 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 64,524 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 21 Jan 2009 64,524 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 59,533 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 50,398 miles

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

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

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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GJ52 HHM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 GJ52 HHM, 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 GJ52 HHM registered?

GJ52 HHM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 December 2002.

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