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GU52 BFX

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

124,496 mi
Last recorded124,496 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU52 BFX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 124,496 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Jul 2026 124,496 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 104,711 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Jul 2024 99,023 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 97,772 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 96,443 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 95,048 miles

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

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (front lower) arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres close to limits (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jul 2021 95,047 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (front lower) arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres close to limits (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 93,538 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 93,538 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 91,159 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 88,212 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 85,163 miles

nearside front tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 18 Jul 2016 77,205 miles

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)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 70,095 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 64,854 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Aug 2013 57,570 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 51,063 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 44,507 miles

nearside front tyre is wearing low on inner edge

Pass 25 Aug 2010 37,561 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 30,947 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 22,595 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 16,151 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 8,924 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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GU52 BFX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GU52 BFX, 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 GU52 BFX registered?

GU52 BFX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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The MOT history for GU52 BFX shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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