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GV02 DFY

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

75,752 mi
Last recorded75,752 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV02 DFY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2024 75,752 miles

Headlamp lens deteriating

Mechanical components underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2023 75,652 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering,brake & suspension components corroded

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2022 75,542 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both patterns very poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 75,453 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear subframe and underbody has general corrosion

Pass 24 Mar 2020 75,364 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 74,926 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Head light patterns poor (lens discoloured)

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 74,564 miles

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

headlamp images vague, lenses deteriorating

Pass 13 Apr 2017 74,236 miles

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

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

headlamp beam images vague. lenses deteriorating

Pass 29 Mar 2016 73,273 miles

nearside front tyre perishing on outer sidewall

Pass 9 Apr 2015 70,829 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 65,796 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 65,790 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 60,821 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 60,817 miles

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

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 31 Mar 2012 55,918 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 50,718 miles

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

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

off side steering rack has slight play

Pass 30 Mar 2010 45,644 miles

o/s/f tyre tread low at edges

Pass 7 Apr 2009 40,353 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 34,818 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r side light not working

Pass 19 Apr 2007 29,273 miles

both front brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 15 Jun 2006 24,683 miles

6 high level stoplamp bulbs not working

corrosion and wear front discs

n/s/f tyre tread perished split

Fail 15 Jun 2006 24,683 miles

6 high level stoplamp bulbs not working

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

corrosion and wear front discs

n/s/f tyre tread perished split

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 DFY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 GV02 DFY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GV02 DFY registered?

GV02 DFY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 June 2002.

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