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GV02 UCM

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

72,520 mi
Last recorded72,520 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV02 UCM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2016 72,520 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 Jun 2016 72,502 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 66,704 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 66,345 miles

handbrake return spring on brake pedal may need further attension

Fail 14 Jun 2014 66,345 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

handbrake return spring on brake pedal may need further attension

Pass 15 Jun 2013 64,038 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 60,073 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2012 60,073 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre needs attention.

Pass 25 Jun 2011 55,936 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2011 55,936 miles

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

Nearside front tyre has a cut.

Pass 3 Jul 2010 51,350 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2010 51,350 miles

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre will need attention in the near future

Pass 4 Jul 2009 48,188 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 45,606 miles

N/S/F TYRE SIDEWALL SLIGHT TEAR

N/S/R TYRE PARISHED

Pass 14 Jul 2007 41,261 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2007 41,214 miles

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

Nearside front tyre cracked and perished

Pass 27 Jul 2006 39,810 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 39,810 miles

Nearside Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Torsion bar cracked (2.4.E.1a)

Offside Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Torsion bar cracked (2.4.E.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 UCM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 UCM, 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 UCM registered?

GV02 UCM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 22 July 2002.

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