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GL02 RCV

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

130,872 mi
Last recorded130,872 miles
Recorded on13 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL02 RCV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2017 130,872 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear both rear wheel arches starting to rust

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 May 2017 130,872 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear both rear wheel arches starting to rust

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 123,692 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2015 123,551 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 117,207 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 111,779 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 103,818 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 98,033 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 87,293 miles

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

both front tyres badly worn on outer edges but over insufficent tread to fail

front brake pads over half worn and brake discs lipped

Fail 23 Jul 2010 87,291 miles

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

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

both front tyres badly worn on outer edges but over insufficent tread to fail

front brake pads over half worn and brake discs lipped

Pass 6 Aug 2009 76,952 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 66,266 miles

front brake discs lipped but pads ok

n/s/f tyre has cut in outer side wall

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge not over enough tread to fail mot

rear brake discs lipped and pads low but not below 1.5 mm

Pass 9 Jul 2007 57,409 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 49,028 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 49,028 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 RCV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 RCV, 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 RCV registered?

GL02 RCV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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