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FA51 YWF

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

183,374 mi
Last recorded183,374 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA51 YWF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2026 183,374 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust minor leak from middle pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater 50% not working

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2026 183,374 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust minor leak from middle pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater 50% not working

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working Both sides (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2025 180,843 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 177,641 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases MIDDLE (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 174,915 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 173,044 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 171,746 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 115,492 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose HEAT SHIELD (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2020 168,796 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn AS MARKED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working MIRROR LAMP (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose HEAT SHIELD (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 158,668 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 139,580 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 139,580 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 136,333 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 131,783 miles

engine warning light on

Pass 23 Apr 2015 127,461 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 123,368 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 118,322 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 May 2013 118,322 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 113,096 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

engine check warning light on

Pass 4 May 2011 108,370 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 108,355 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2010 92,368 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 82,857 miles

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

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

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

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

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

two bulbs not working in nearside door mirror

Fail 10 Feb 2009 82,857 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

two bulbs not working in nearside door mirror

Pass 18 Jan 2008 72,256 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 60,723 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 26 Jan 2006 50,187 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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FA51 YWF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FA51 YWF, 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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FA51 YWF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 9 February 2002.

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