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KG02 GZP

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

163,771 mi
Last recorded163,771 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG02 GZP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2016 163,771 miles

both front wheel bearings have slight play

eml light on

o/s/f top arm has slight play

slight front imbalance

Fail 15 Jun 2016 163,771 miles

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

Emissions not tested not tested due to unable to stabilize rpm for test (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front exhaust (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users both front dip beams dazzle. no clear image (1.8.A.1a)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed n/s/f (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Tyre has ply or cords exposed n/s/r (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Tyre has ply or cords exposed o/s/f (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both front wheel bearings have slight play

eml light on

o/s/f top arm has slight play

o/s/r tyre wearing bald inner edge

slight front imbalance

Pass 23 Jun 2015 156,645 miles

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

eml light on

front exhaust join to manifold has slight blow

n/s/r tyre wearing bald on inner edge

Fail 23 Jun 2015 156,645 miles

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

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

eml light on

front exhaust join to manifold has slight blow

n/s/r tyre wearing bald on inner edge

Pass 30 Jun 2014 148,585 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

both front wheel bearings have play

engine managemnt light on

exhaust blow on front manifold joint

front brake imbalance

slight oil leak from engine/gearbox

Pass 1 Jul 2013 139,921 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres wearing on inside edges

o/s/f corner windscreen has crack

o/s/r sidelight lit 50%

Fail 27 Jun 2013 139,828 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres wearing on inside edges

o/s/f corner windscreen has crack

o/s/r sidelight lit 50%

Pass 28 Jun 2012 126,035 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 126,028 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

engine oil leak spraying over steering/ram etc

Pass 24 Jun 2011 109,200 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2011 109,200 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 98,956 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 94,205 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 91,018 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 83,571 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 74,439 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f fog light lens cracked.

Pass 19 Apr 2006 74,439 miles

o/s/f fog light lens cracked.

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

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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KG02 GZP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 KG02 GZP, 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 KG02 GZP registered?

KG02 GZP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 2 May 2002.

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