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GY52 ESV

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

91,498 mi
Last recorded91,498 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY52 ESV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 91,498 miles
Pass 31 May 2025 87,885 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 87,657 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 87,302 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 87,280 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2021 86,836 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 86,538 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 85,732 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 84,897 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2018 84,897 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2017 83,462 miles

Rear exhaust Bracket Broken

Rear exhaust Bracket Broken

Pass 26 Mar 2016 82,088 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2016 82,088 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2015 80,289 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2015 80,289 miles

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2014 78,847 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Feb 2013 77,789 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 75,301 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 73,634 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 70,756 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 67,242 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

large under trays

Pass 19 Mar 2008 58,231 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 45,589 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under trays

Pass 23 Mar 2006 34,036 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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GY52 ESV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GY52 ESV, 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 GY52 ESV registered?

GY52 ESV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 October 2002.

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The MOT history for GY52 ESV shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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