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GV52 UVR

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

138,113 mi
Last recorded138,113 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2014
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV52 UVR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Aug 2014 138,113 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 138,113 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 130,677 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

body sill covers fitted

damage to nearside of front bumper

front brake discs corroded slightly

Fail 30 Aug 2013 130,655 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

body sill covers fitted

damage to nearside of front bumper

front brake discs corroded slightly

Pass 14 Aug 2012 123,189 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

long parking brake travel

sills covered

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 14 Aug 2012 123,189 miles

registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

long parking brake travel

sills covered

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 13 Aug 2011 111,358 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2010 98,535 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Sep 2009 92,333 miles

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

cuts to o/s/f tyre and both front tyre edges getting close to limits

o/s/f brake flexi hose insecure.Needs urgent attention

slight blue tinge to front sidelights

small stonechips in windscreen

wear on rear tyre edges

Fail 2 Sep 2009 92,332 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

cuts to o/s/f tyre and both front tyre edges getting close to limits

o/s/f brake flexi hose insecure.Needs urgent attention

slight blue tinge to front sidelights

small stonechips in windscreen

wear on rear tyre edges

Pass 27 Aug 2008 81,697 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

stone chips to windscreen

Pass 30 Aug 2007 76,750 miles

n r tyre on its limit

Pass 2 Mar 2006 73,636 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 72,121 miles

n/s/f tyre badly worn on outer edge, within limit.

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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GV52 UVR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 GV52 UVR, 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 GV52 UVR registered?

GV52 UVR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 20 December 2002.

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