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R3 GYE

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

48,352 mi
Last recorded48,352 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR3 GYE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 48,352 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2025 46,213 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 44,950 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 43,888 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 43,172 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 41,745 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 39,190 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 38,752 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 37,249 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 35,619 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 33,591 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 31,856 miles

Headlamp washers inoperative.

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2013 28,731 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 26,697 miles

centre brake light lens cracked

Fail 6 Sep 2012 26,696 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

centre brake light lens cracked

Pass 8 Sep 2011 23,855 miles

n/s/f bottom ball joint gaiter split

n/s/f tyre low on outer edge

o/s/f bottom ball joint gaiter split

o/s/f tyre cracking

Pass 8 Sep 2010 21,709 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 18,447 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)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 16,687 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 14,285 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 12,103 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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R3 GYE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 R3 GYE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R3 GYE?

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What year was R3 GYE registered?

R3 GYE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 2 October 2002.

Is R3 GYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R3 GYE shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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