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GX02 FBC

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

101,203 mi
Last recorded101,203 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX02 FBC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 101,203 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear fuel filler pipe deteriorated

Fail 8 May 2025 101,203 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear fuel filler pipe deteriorated

Pass 20 May 2024 96,465 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front and rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear subframe and under vehicle surface corrosion

slight play detected at both front wheels

Fail 16 May 2024 96,465 miles

Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded engine bay inner wheel arch near abs pump (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front and rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear subframe and under vehicle surface corrosion

slight play detected at both front wheels

Pass 1 Jun 2023 94,869 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 May 2023 94,866 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 92,716 miles

Front fog lights damaged

Pass 19 Nov 2021 88,142 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 80,935 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 69,638 miles

Both front tyres are cracking in the tread

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2018 65,966 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2018 65,965 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 59,408 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 59,403 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side of tread (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit,outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 53,066 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 53,066 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 44,026 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2014 39,856 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 39,785 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 37,650 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 34,545 miles

slight knocking coming from steering column area

Pass 6 Oct 2009 30,985 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 29,899 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 May 2008 26,027 miles

Nearside rear tyre has a screw in it.

Pass 24 May 2007 21,859 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 21,859 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2006 17,041 miles

Nearside 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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GX02 FBC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 GX02 FBC, 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 GX02 FBC registered?

GX02 FBC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 9 July 2002.

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