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GV02 BSZ

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2015
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

157,652 mi
Last recorded157,652 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2014
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV02 BSZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2014 157,652 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 Sep 2014 157,530 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 146,712 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 21 Sep 2013 146,709 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 135,607 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 119,059 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 103,788 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 103,782 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

slight smell of petrol

Pass 30 Sep 2009 90,522 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 90,517 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 77,256 miles

Nearside Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 20 Sep 2008 76,618 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 19 Sep 2008 76,579 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 63,234 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 63,234 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 52,367 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 52,367 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2005 44,544 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2005 44,544 miles

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

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

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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GV02 BSZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 GV02 BSZ, 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 GV02 BSZ registered?

GV02 BSZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 August 2002.

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