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KG52 JYU

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

133,317 mi
Last recorded133,317 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG52 JYU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 133,317 miles

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

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Inner sills corroded signs of bubbles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Outer sill covers fitted

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arches corroded signs of bubbles (5.3.6 (a) (i))

slight damage to front bumper

Pass 21 Sep 2024 131,823 miles

outer sill covers fitted

slight surface rust to inner sills /bubbles of corrosion

Pass 19 Aug 2023 131,425 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

under body surface corrosion

Pass 10 Aug 2022 127,145 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 122,750 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 119,386 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 114,061 miles

Offside Front bumper damage

Pass 3 Aug 2018 111,170 miles

covers prevent full inspection to some components

Pass 5 Aug 2017 108,285 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2017 108,285 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 105,594 miles

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

off side rear under seal rusty

Fail 2 Aug 2016 105,572 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

off side rear under seal rusty

Pass 5 Aug 2015 103,189 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 103,189 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald on inside (4.1.E.1)

n/s/front tyre wall worn(been driven on flat)

o/s/rear tyre on wear bars

Pass 5 Aug 2014 100,816 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 100,209 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 96,956 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 92,006 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 89,098 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 85,691 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 3 Oct 2008 80,224 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 69,869 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 58,441 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 3 Oct 2005 42,850 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2005 42,850 miles

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

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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KG52 JYU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 KG52 JYU, 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 KG52 JYU registered?

KG52 JYU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 10 October 2002.

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