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SF52 GMO

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

147,930 mi
Last recorded147,930 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF52 GMO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 147,930 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 141,619 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 136,446 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 130,073 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 124,844 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 118,936 miles

metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2020 114,731 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

metal rake pipes corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2019 109,283 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 101,544 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 94,878 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 88,901 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 85,430 miles

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

metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2014 81,729 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 77,967 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 30 Jun 2011 73,519 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 70,547 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 66,365 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 59,837 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)

Fail 29 Aug 2008 59,514 miles

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 17 Sep 2007 50,972 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 44,750 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 44,750 miles

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 44,750 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 44,750 miles

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 21 Oct 2006 43,698 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2006 43,698 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front 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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SF52 GMO 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 84.6%.

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 SF52 GMO, 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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SF52 GMO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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