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GY52 EXJ

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

99,436 mi
Last recorded99,436 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY52 EXJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 99,436 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 91,199 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush on arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front body damage

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2024 91,096 miles

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

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush on arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front body damage

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 86,443 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 82,821 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2021 79,391 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2020 78,339 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2019 76,239 miles

front headlamps slightly misty

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2019 76,239 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

front headlamps slightly misty

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2017 75,153 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 73,098 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 71,162 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 68,136 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 61,802 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 41,158 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 39,783 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 35,086 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 30,600 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 25,395 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 52,446 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 EXJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 EXJ, 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 GY52 EXJ registered?

GY52 EXJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 17 September 2002.

Is GY52 EXJ safe to buy?

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