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GU02 FBL

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

157,273 mi
Last recorded157,273 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU02 FBL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2021 157,273 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive small hole next to drain hole not excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 157,259 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 157,259 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 152,640 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 149,706 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 148,157 miles

Offside Front door step corroded

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 16 Feb 2017 148,153 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose above axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose above axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front door step corroded

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

exhaust corroded and gearbox mount broken

Pass 19 Feb 2016 143,863 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 143,541 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 138,112 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

exhaust gearbox mounting, corroded

front crossmember / radiator support, corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2012 134,906 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake pedal slightly spongy

Pass 27 Sep 2011 129,253 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 123,438 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

rear tyres worn close to wear bars

Pass 15 Oct 2009 105,155 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 105,155 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 97,951 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 86,904 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 86,904 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 75,354 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 75,354 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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GU02 FBL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GU02 FBL, 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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GU02 FBL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 21 March 2002.

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