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EK52 YXL

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

99,138 mi
Last recorded99,138 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK52 YXL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 99,138 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2025 98,873 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 98,458 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 97,884 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 97,250 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 93,995 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 93,993 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 91,140 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 89,837 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 88,086 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 86,873 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 84,224 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 81,491 miles

both rear tyres on legal tread depth

both sides front lower suspension arm bushes deteriorating

Pass 18 Jun 2014 78,657 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 70,887 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 69,987 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 69,053 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 66,513 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 66,513 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 60,721 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 55,415 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2008 55,413 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 50,497 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 46,034 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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EK52 YXL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EK52 YXL, 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

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What year was EK52 YXL registered?

EK52 YXL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 December 2002.

Is EK52 YXL safe to buy?

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