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GK52 UKE

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Purple Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

163,421 mi
Last recorded163,421 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK52 UKE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Fail 21 Jan 2019 163,421 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 150,765 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Oct 2017 150,765 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Central Front Oil leak ()

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 141,545 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Oct 2016 141,545 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

eml light on

Pass 19 Aug 2015 130,078 miles

Eml on

Fail 18 Aug 2015 130,077 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Eml on

Pass 23 Jul 2014 117,052 miles

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

Exhaust mounting at the rear by diff has corroded off

Fail 23 Jul 2014 117,052 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Engine Management Light on

Exhaust mounting at the rear by diff has corroded off

Pass 13 Aug 2013 104,964 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

exhaust heatshield fixings are broken

Fail 13 Aug 2013 104,964 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

engine management light is on

exhaust has 2 of the hangers broken

exhaust heatshield fixings are broken

Pass 23 Aug 2012 92,188 miles

centre and rear exhaust mountings broken

nearside front fog lamp broken

nearside windscreen cracked

Fail 22 Aug 2012 92,188 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

centre and rear exhaust mountings broken

nearside front fog lamp broken

nearside windscreen cracked

Pass 16 Aug 2011 80,637 miles

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

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

middle and rear exhaust brackets are corroded away

Pass 2 Aug 2010 69,721 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2010 69,721 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front 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)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Aug 2009 63,291 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

drivers mirror glass slightly insecure

Fail 22 Aug 2009 63,291 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

drivers mirror glass slightly insecure

Pass 11 Aug 2008 57,741 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 57,741 miles

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

EML on, advise front pads down to 2mm & discs worn, offside mirror indicator has cracked lens

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 45,322 miles

Engine management light is on.

Pass 16 Aug 2006 38,392 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 38,381 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Aug 2005 19,780 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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GK52 UKE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Purple with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 GK52 UKE, 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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GK52 UKE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 11 September 2002.

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