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EP02 JYD

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

147,752 mi
Last recorded147,752 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP02 JYD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 147,752 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 141,553 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 135,296 miles

Offside Front tire worn on inner edge

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s to n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Jun 2017 135,296 miles

Offside Front tire worn on inner edge

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s to n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 130,970 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 130,970 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 122,313 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 29 May 2015 122,148 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 22 May 2014 107,787 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 98,877 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 98,877 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2012 93,095 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 93,095 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 May 2011 85,325 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 85,325 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2010 75,511 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 75,511 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 May 2009 66,942 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2009 66,942 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 62,791 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 4 Jun 2007 58,474 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 58,474 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 50,880 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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EP02 JYD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 EP02 JYD, 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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What year was EP02 JYD registered?

EP02 JYD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 8 June 2002.

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