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J4 GSP

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,439 mi
Last recorded122,439 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ4 GSP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 122,439 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 122,418 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2024 122,418 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 120,160 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 120,160 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 120,107 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view top (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 119,806 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 119,533 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 119,337 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 118,638 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2016 118,638 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 117,662 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 116,675 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 115,435 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 114,336 miles
Pass 31 May 2010 112,126 miles

on inspection it seems the car has had bigger wheels fitted previously as there are marks on the body where the tyres have been fouling

Pass 20 May 2009 106,900 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 106,900 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 97,272 miles

both front tyres on limit of 1.6mm

Pass 23 May 2007 95,361 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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J4 GSP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J4 GSP, 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 J4 GSP registered?

J4 GSP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 17 December 2002.

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