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GY52 WVC

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

125,755 mi
Last recorded125,755 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY52 WVC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2018 125,755 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Dec 2018 125,783 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 120,370 miles

Front brake pads appear to be wearing low

Front tyre inner side walls are splitting ( recommend replacement )

Nearside Rear inner tyre side wall splitting (recommend replacement )

Fail 29 Nov 2017 120,370 miles

Front brake pads appear to be wearing low

Front tyre inner side walls are splitting ( recommend replacement )

Nearside Rear inner tyre side wall splitting (recommend replacement )

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 115,279 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 12 Dec 2016 115,279 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 8 Dec 2015 108,921 miles

metal object in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Nov 2014 103,047 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 97,183 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 89,315 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

slight smell of fuel from engine area

Pass 6 Dec 2011 81,517 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Fail 6 Dec 2011 81,513 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

segments of centre stop lamp not working

Pass 20 Dec 2010 75,871 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 75,867 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

glow plug lamp on

o/s/f fog lamp not working

Pass 22 Dec 2009 69,304 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 69,223 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Dec 2008 59,889 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 52,478 miles

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

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

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 18 Dec 2006 42,137 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 26,835 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 WVC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GY52 WVC, 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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GY52 WVC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 5 December 2002.

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