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AP02 YLR

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

163,000 mi
Last recorded163,000 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP02 YLR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 163,000 miles

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

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

both sides rear inner sills corroded rear underside corrosion

Pass 2 Apr 2025 161,667 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2025 161,652 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 159,874 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

both sides rear inner sills corroded

rear underside corrosion

Pass 16 May 2023 157,917 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 154,883 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Apr 2022 154,883 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 149,221 miles

Both headlamp glasses starting to discolour

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front too rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre starting to deteriorate

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre starting to deteriorate and worn on the inner edge

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 12 Apr 2021 149,221 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor pan holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering wheel has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Both headlamp glasses starting to discolour

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front too rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Door check-strap broken

Offside Front Tyre starting to deteriorate

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre starting to deteriorate and worn on the inner edge

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2020 145,953 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlight Aim just Visible

Heavy corrosion at exhaust joints and hangers

Offside Rear Tyre low pressure and wearing uneven

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 140,824 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2019 140,824 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 143,934 miles

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

headlamp lenses in poor condition

Fail 5 Apr 2018 143,932 miles

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

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

headlamp lenses in poor condition

Pass 10 Apr 2017 129,952 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Apr 2016 124,719 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/r and o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 20 Apr 2015 119,342 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Apr 2015 119,342 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front exhaust mount in poor condition

Pass 7 May 2014 113,397 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 107,024 miles

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

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 15 May 2012 100,640 miles

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

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 24 May 2011 94,459 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 91,742 miles

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

Oil leak

slight wear both front tyres

slight wear offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Jul 2009 85,068 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jul 2009 84,954 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2008 77,229 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 68,231 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 51,450 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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AP02 YLR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AP02 YLR, 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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AP02 YLR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 24 June 2002.

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