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GL02 HLN

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

80,154 mi
Last recorded80,154 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL02 HLN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Jan 2022 80,154 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

bonnet opening handle broken

both side front shocks casings corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2019 78,363 miles

Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear sub frame corroded

unable to do fully inspection under vehicle cover fitted

Fail 13 Sep 2019 78,363 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear sub frame corroded

unable to do fully inspection under vehicle cover fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2018 76,830 miles

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Aug 2018 76,688 miles

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

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Handbrake light stays on

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Aug 2017 71,405 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 68,963 miles

coolant light on

parking foot brake sticky pedal

rear service brakes slight bind

Pass 30 Oct 2014 64,708 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2013 63,152 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

parking brake rubber missing

Pass 3 Oct 2012 61,744 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Oct 2012 61,744 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 59,502 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 58,134 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 58,133 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 55,208 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 52,109 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 46,889 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 46,889 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 43,225 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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GL02 HLN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GL02 HLN, 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 GL02 HLN registered?

GL02 HLN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 7 June 2002.

Is GL02 HLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL02 HLN shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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