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BK02 YLJ

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,305 mi
Last recorded126,305 miles
Recorded on12 May 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK02 YLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2023 126,305 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2022 121,130 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 116,299 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 116,140 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 111,215 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus has damage to side wall (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

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

Unable to fully inspect condition of brake pipes reference applied protective coating

Fail 4 Mar 2020 111,128 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus has damage to side wall (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Unable to fully inspect condition of brake pipes reference applied protective coating

Pass 12 Apr 2019 103,701 miles

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

Front Lower full covers fitted

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Outer full skirt / sill covers fitted

some parts of vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 10 Apr 2019 103,701 miles

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Lower full covers fitted

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Outer full skirt / sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2018 101,088 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner silll (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower quarter panel holed & corroded but not in prescribed area

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Apr 2018 101,088 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner silll (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower quarter panel holed & corroded but not in prescribed area

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Apr 2017 97,384 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 94,467 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 94,467 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 90,829 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 17 Apr 2015 90,627 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

1 segment of high level stop light is inop

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion on exhaust system [bolts and mountings]

corrosion on front to rear brake pipes advise attention

corrosion on rear suspension and subframe

n/s rear brake disc is badly corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2014 87,175 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 85,297 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 83,364 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 81,393 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 79,104 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 71,463 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 63,091 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 53,487 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 44,296 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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BK02 YLJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 BK02 YLJ, 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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BK02 YLJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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