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BT51 YWL

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

157,533 mi
Last recorded157,533 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 YWL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Fail 6 Jan 2026 157,533 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength holed see yellow marked area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength holed see yellow marked area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated corroded,holed under drivers floor see yellow marked area (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength holed see yellow marked area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coolant leak

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output needs headlight polish (4.1.4 (b))

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 also cracked (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 150,144 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2025 150,144 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 142,838 miles

Hanger broken off front section of exhaust.

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

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 9 Jan 2023 136,967 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2023 136,967 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 130,978 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Suspect from rocker cover gasket. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 125,428 miles

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

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 Tyre is 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Light cracking to both fronts. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 121,545 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2020 121,545 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 115,355 miles

Exhaust system corroded in places.

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 110,144 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2018 110,144 miles

Central Braking system leaking Brake pipe at join (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 104,268 miles

4000 miles left on front brake discs and pads.

Both rear brake pipes to rear hoses corroded.

Pass 5 Feb 2016 97,659 miles

3000 miles left on front brake discs and pads.

Both rear brake pipes corroded to brake hoses.

Fail 4 Feb 2016 97,659 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

3000 miles left on front brake discs and pads.

Both rear brake pipes corroded to brake hoses.

Pass 7 Dec 2015 96,465 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre cracking

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

Fail 5 Dec 2015 96,465 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre cracking

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

Pass 20 Dec 2014 89,909 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 14 Dec 2013 83,234 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 77,751 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 71,448 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 65,903 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 60,939 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 55,171 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 48,536 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2006 42,657 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 42,657 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2005 35,257 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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BT51 YWL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 BT51 YWL, 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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BT51 YWL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 January 2002.

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