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GX52 VFN

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

83,749 mi
Last recorded83,749 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX52 VFN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2020 83,749 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Dec 2020 83,749 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2020 78,260 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 70,037 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides track control arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 23 Nov 2018 70,037 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides track control arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 22 Nov 2017 62,044 miles

Both front tyres worn inner edges

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 57,753 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 55,550 miles

near side front tyre very low outer edge

Fail 28 Sep 2015 55,550 miles

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

near side front tyre very low outer edge

Pass 2 Sep 2014 53,119 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 50,113 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 50,113 miles

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

n/s/r tyre on limit

Pass 22 Aug 2012 48,330 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 43,925 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 41,131 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 38,167 miles

high level stop lamp cracked

os mirror indicator lense cracked

Fail 28 Aug 2009 38,167 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

high level stop lamp cracked

os mirror indicator lense cracked

Fail 4 Aug 2008 34,928 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 34,928 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 30,788 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 25,378 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 21,606 miles

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

Rear 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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GX52 VFN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VFN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GX52 VFN registered?

GX52 VFN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 20 September 2002.

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