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GL52 FPF

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

152,607 mi
Last recorded152,607 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL52 FPF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2022 152,607 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fuel hose deteriorated Chalked (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

General Underside Corrosion

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

Nearside Front Fog Light Inop

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 151,221 miles

all brake pipes are corroded

oil leaks

Fail 10 Aug 2021 151,221 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rackend ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rackend ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Drag link end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

all brake pipes are corroded

front damper bushes are spiltting

oil leaks

Pass 12 Aug 2020 148,466 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2020 143,480 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2020 143,449 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 138,846 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 131,360 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak ()

nearside front fog lamp inop

Fail 27 Feb 2018 131,358 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe leaking front to rear at front (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Stop lamp not working work when pedal slightly depressed but go off when fully depressed (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak ()

nearside front fog lamp inop

Pass 11 Jan 2017 122,869 miles

slight misting over steering damper

Fail 11 Jan 2017 122,869 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2016

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2016

passenger door catch missing boot not locking (6.2.B.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 101,607 miles

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

exhaust mounts broke

slight blow on exhaust

Pass 24 Feb 2014

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

exhaust mounting broke

Fail 21 Feb 2014

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

exhaust mounting broke

Pass 1 Feb 2013 97,512 miles

brake pipe corroded

exhaust mount broke

fuel pipe corroded

steering shocker leaking

Fail 31 Jan 2013 97,504 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

brake pipe corroded

exhaust mount broke

fuel pipe corroded

steering shocker leaking

Pass 19 Dec 2011

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

engine management light on

nearside headlight aim on upper limit

nearside inner steering joint has slight play

rear number plate slightly discoloured

Pass 16 Jun 2010 80,295 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2010 80,295 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 61,894 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 61,894 miles

Centre Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 42,879 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2005 29,445 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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GL52 FPF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 GL52 FPF, 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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GL52 FPF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 5 December 2002.

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