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FL52 YYF

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

153,743 mi
Last recorded153,743 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2014
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL52 YYF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Jul 2014 153,743 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

brake pad warning light on dash

o/s/f tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Pass 9 Aug 2013 145,064 miles

Centre Section Exhaust Bracket Broken But Exhaust Secured

Fail 8 Aug 2013 145,064 miles

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

Centre Section Exhaust Bracket Broken But Exhaust Secured

Pass 8 Aug 2012 134,891 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 124,876 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 124,876 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 118,458 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 22 Jul 2010 118,458 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 122,056 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 103,093 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 93,318 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 84,769 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 74,385 miles

n/s/f lower splash guard missing

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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FL52 YYF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FL52 YYF, 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 FL52 YYF registered?

FL52 YYF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 8 October 2002.

Is FL52 YYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL52 YYF shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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