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EY52 BYX

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,680 mi
Last recorded72,680 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY52 BYX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 72,680 miles

no rear seat present

Pass 2 Jul 2018 70,517 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear X2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 65,287 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 62,333 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded centre to rear X1 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Outer wall tyre cut all round but not exposing cord or ply

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit centre to inner and outer edge (BORDERLINE) (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 55,765 miles

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

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

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

engine light on

Fail 10 Jun 2015 55,765 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

engine light on

Pass 23 Dec 2013 54,278 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2013 54,278 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 52,408 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 51,923 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 51,923 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 48,854 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 45,798 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 41,212 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 35,993 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 35,948 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 34,803 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

front number plate starting to detiorate

Fail 4 Dec 2008 34,803 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

front number plate starting to detiorate

Pass 18 Dec 2007 31,186 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

rear number plate starting to detiorate

Pass 20 Dec 2006 25,216 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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EY52 BYX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EY52 BYX, 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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EY52 BYX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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