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FA52 YBL

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,178 mi
Last recorded130,178 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA52 YBL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2018 130,178 miles

Central Rear exhaust mounting missing

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2018 130,178 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear exhaust mounting missing

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2017 121,172 miles

Exhaust Mounting Missing (Bracket/ Centre Rear)

Offside Rear Indicator Discoloured

Offside Rear Inner Position Lamp Not Working

Oil Leak

Fail 24 Mar 2017 121,172 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Brake Pedal Spongy

Exhaust Mounting Missing (Bracket/ Centre Rear)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Indicator Discoloured

Offside Rear Inner Position Lamp Not Working

Oil Leak

Fail 21 Mar 2017 121,099 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe slightly chafed rear fuel pipes by tank corroded (7.2.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 112,677 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 105,009 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 97,121 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 91,008 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 83,436 miles

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

ESP light on

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 74,127 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 69,106 miles

FRONT SIDE WINDOWS TINTED

Pass 28 Aug 2008 68,216 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 53,858 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 20 Apr 2006 31,681 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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FA52 YBL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 FA52 YBL, 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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FA52 YBL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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