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HJ52 YBZ

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

167,435 mi
Last recorded167,435 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ52 YBZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2024 167,435 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above fuel tank slight corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipe corroded ( connecting to brake hose.) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge slight low. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive around coil pack. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

parking brake slight travel.

Fail 12 Nov 2024 167,412 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above fuel tank slight corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipe corroded ( connecting to brake hose.) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge slight low. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive around coil pack. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

parking brake slight travel.

Pass 25 Oct 2023 164,150 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

under tray,sill covered.

Pass 22 Nov 2022 159,822 miles

Both head lamp beam patterns poor.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 22 Nov 2022 159,822 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both head lamp beam patterns poor.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 18 Nov 2021 153,879 miles

Both Sides Sills Covers, Engine Undertray & Undersides Covers Fitted.

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides by the Connections. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Sides. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 149,004 miles

head light lense slightly poor condition.under tray fitted.n/s/front tyre outer wall slightly cut

Pass 21 Nov 2019 146,002 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

head light lenses poor condition.exhaust hanger broken.under tray fitted.n/s/f/tyre has been glued in place

Pass 25 Oct 2018 139,556 miles

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

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

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

exhaust hangers corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2017 132,667 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Nov 2016
Pass 18 Nov 2015 120,723 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 109,752 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 102,984 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Sep 2013 102,966 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Aug 2012 97,906 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

plastic covering both outer sill panels

Pass 22 Aug 2011 91,706 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2011 91,647 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 81,730 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 49,838 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 24,088 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 17,543 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2005 14,270 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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HJ52 YBZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 HJ52 YBZ, 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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HJ52 YBZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 18 September 2002.

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