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GX52 MUC

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

129,792 mi
Last recorded129,792 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX52 MUC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2022 129,792 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 129,792 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 126,320 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/wheel arch marked with chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 126,315 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked wit chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill/wheel arch marked with chalk (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released both sides when postion lamp switch is operated (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/wheel arch marked with chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2019 126,260 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 118,073 miles

Central Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front both sides arches got corrosion

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear both sides arches got corrosion

Rear cant see rear brake pads

Fail 18 Sep 2018 118,072 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Front both sides arches got corrosion

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear both sides arches got corrosion

Rear cant see rear brake pads

Pass 15 Aug 2017 111,856 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 111,856 miles

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure steering idler bushes worn out (2.2.B.1a)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 100,129 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 89,068 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 89,068 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 1 Mar 2014 84,942 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 84,942 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 75,204 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 115,331 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 104,426 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Fail 1 Feb 2011 104,383 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 92,054 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 92,053 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 82,214 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 71,755 miles

cant see rear pads,.

Pass 24 Nov 2007 69,649 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 59,542 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 59,542 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

both o/o jacking point bushes missing

Pass 24 Nov 2005 51,364 miles

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

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

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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GX52 MUC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 GX52 MUC, 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 GX52 MUC registered?

GX52 MUC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 11 September 2002.

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