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HF52 GZJ

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

99,208 mi
Last recorded99,208 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2020
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF52 GZJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2020 99,208 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s & n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

undertrays fitted not allowing full visual inspection of some underside components

Fail 21 Aug 2020 99,208 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s & n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

undertrays fitted not allowing full visual inspection of some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2019 97,375 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 92,789 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 90,940 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 88,774 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 84,918 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 81,056 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 76,852 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 73,386 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 68,435 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 63,343 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 56,851 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 48,764 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 40,854 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 40,849 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 32,979 miles

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

Offside 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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HF52 GZJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 HF52 GZJ, 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 HF52 GZJ registered?

HF52 GZJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 11 September 2002.

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