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GL02 TRZ

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

125,394 mi
Last recorded125,394 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 125,394 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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))

Fail 10 Dec 2025 125,391 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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 6 Dec 2024 122,100 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s front tyre outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Dec 2024 122,100 miles

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

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn n/s front lower front most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s front tyre outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 118,744 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 115,763 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material parts of both mains (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 111,980 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 109,056 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 104,372 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s rear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Nov 2019 104,372 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s rear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 98,125 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 28 Nov 2018 98,124 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front lower arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 92,589 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 92,589 miles

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint both front lower arm rear ball joints (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 80,320 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 68,332 miles

Both rear tyres getting low on tread

Centre exhaust bracket broken

Fail 20 Nov 2014 58,507 miles

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

center exhaust bracket broken

Pass 20 Nov 2014 58,507 miles

center exhaust bracket broken

Pass 6 Dec 2013 51,672 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Dec 2013 51,672 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Jul 2012 43,882 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 34,969 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 2,708 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2009 22,420 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 14,066 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 13,020 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 13,020 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2006 10,476 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 TRZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 TRZ, 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 GL02 TRZ registered?

GL02 TRZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 June 2002.

Is GL02 TRZ safe to buy?

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