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FD02 YTK

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

129,873 mi
Last recorded129,873 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD02 YTK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2022 129,873 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Jan 2022 129,871 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 126,037 miles

Both sides sill covers fitted

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front 2 pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear lamp lend damaged

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front pipes light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

Offside and nearside rear wheel arches corroded

Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2021 126,035 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Both sides sill covers fitted

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front 2 pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear lamp lend damaged

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front pipes light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

Offside and nearside rear wheel arches corroded

Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 123,613 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Brake pedal not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all around. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 119,533 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Jan 2019 119,533 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 114,689 miles

Front Inner both side tyre worn edge

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear both tryes close to limit

Pass 7 Jan 2017 109,539 miles

Front tiny multiple stone chips front windscreen.

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

both rear and offside front tyres slight cuts outer walls.

Fail 6 Jan 2017 109,534 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front tiny multiple stone chips front windscreen.

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

all tyres slight cuts outer walls.

Pass 4 Jan 2016 104,266 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 99,317 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 99,317 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 93,423 miles

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 19 Nov 2012 91,314 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 91,214 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 82,376 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 82,373 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 78,522 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

n/s/f tyre tread slightly low

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

rear differential oil leak

rear tyre treads slightly low

Pass 18 Sep 2009 77,301 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 75,372 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 73,106 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 73,106 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2007 72,070 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 53,975 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 53,975 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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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FD02 YTK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 FD02 YTK, 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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FD02 YTK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 June 2002.

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