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GX02 SAF

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

138,805 mi
Last recorded138,805 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX02 SAF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2021 138,805 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

N/s headlamp pattern poor

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened in various places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened various (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Unable to fully inspect lower engine bay - covers fitted

Underbody fuel lines slight corrosion

Fail 21 May 2021 138,799 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

N/s headlamp pattern poor

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened in various places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened various (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Unable to fully inspect lower engine bay - covers fitted

Underbody fuel lines slight corrosion

Pass 13 Dec 2019 138,583 miles

both bottom arm rear bushes worn and slight play

both bottom arms rusted

both front outer antiroll bar bushes worn and slight play

both rear backing plates rusted/starting to corrode

both rear lower suspension arms covered, unable to fully check

exhaust mid-section joint corroding

front brake pipes rusted/corroding, on bulkhead

headlights poor, beam pattern weak

metal fuel pipes corroding in places

osf brake backing plate corroded

rear subframe rusted/starting to corrode in places

slight play in steering system

various rear suspension arm bushes perishing

various rear suspension arms and rear subframe covered in underseal, unable to fully check

various rear suspension arms rusted/starting to corrode in places

Fail 13 Dec 2019 138,583 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HIDs fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID's fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

both bottom arm rear bushes worn and slight play

both bottom arms rusted

both front outer antiroll bar bushes worn and slight play

both rear backing plates rusted/starting to corrode

both rear lower suspension arms covered, unable to fully check

exhaust mid-section joint corroding

front brake pipes rusted/corroding, on bulkhead

headlights poor, beam pattern weak

metal fuel pipes corroding in places

osf brake backing plate corroded

rear subframe rusted/starting to corrode in places

slight play in steering system

various rear suspension arm bushes perishing

various rear suspension arms and rear subframe covered in underseal, unable to fully check

various rear suspension arms rusted/starting to corrode in places

Pass 19 Mar 2018 136,899 miles

Metal brake pipes and fuel pipes starting to corrode in places

Unable to fully inspect underbody and sills areas - plastic covers fitted

Fail 13 Mar 2018 136,888 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Metal brake pipes and fuel pipes starting to corrode in places

Unable to fully inspect underbody and sills areas - plastic covers fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2017 134,236 miles

both bottom arm rear bushes worn and slight play

both front metal brake pipes (on ns of bulkhead) rusted/starting to corrode

slight play in both front steering joints

Pass 14 Mar 2016 131,666 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 13 May 2015 130,624 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 27 May 2014 130,161 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 May 2014 130,161 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2013 119,327 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 119,327 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

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

oil level req top up

Fail 10 May 2012 106,934 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 May 2012 106,934 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 95,788 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 May 2011 95,788 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2010 88,689 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 88,689 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 May 2009 82,665 miles

RETAINING SPRING ON NEARSIDE FRONT CALIPER MISSING

Pass 23 May 2008 73,780 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 59,672 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 46,932 miles

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 SAF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 SAF, 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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GX02 SAF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 7 March 2002.

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