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KC51 GZM

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

146,253 mi
Last recorded146,253 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC51 GZM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 146,253 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured only one bulb working (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 8 Jun 2026 146,253 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured only one bulb working (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 141,875 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 139,953 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 135,805 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 135,416 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 135,413 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 6 Mar 2019 133,256 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play slight play in idler arms on lock (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drag link end slightly misaligned slight play on idler arms on lock (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 131,396 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 131,396 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 125,840 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 121,226 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edge

Both rear tyres on 3mm

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

Nearside Rear Fuel line corroded

Slight play in steering joints

Fail 7 Dec 2015 121,226 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edge

Both rear tyres on 3mm

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

Nearside Rear Fuel line corroded

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Slight play in steering joints

Pass 8 Dec 2014 111,775 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front foglamp not working

Fail 29 Nov 2013 100,348 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 100,348 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 87,567 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 75,190 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 61,886 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 10 Dec 2010 61,874 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 55,063 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 49,091 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 49,091 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 39,849 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 34,416 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 29,977 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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KC51 GZM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 KC51 GZM, 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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KC51 GZM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 January 2002.

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