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GL52 HYJ

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2023
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,917 mi
Last recorded154,917 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL52 HYJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2022 154,917 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 144,571 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 140,974 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 140,867 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 140,201 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2018 140,198 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2017 139,426 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2017 139,417 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2016 138,507 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 17 Sep 2016 138,507 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 125,208 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 107,574 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2013 90,324 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 71,461 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 71,461 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 57,484 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 42,948 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Dec 2009 29,397 miles

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 17 Dec 2008 18,774 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 23,707 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 23,649 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 21,142 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 21,094 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Nov 2005 14,795 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 HYJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HYJ, 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 GL52 HYJ registered?

GL52 HYJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 24 December 2002.

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