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KR52 YWP

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

156,666 mi
Last recorded156,666 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR52 YWP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 156,666 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides, on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides, on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 152,763 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides rear lower ball joint slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 148,408 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre very close and worn down smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres getting close (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 143,773 miles

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Pass 10 Mar 2021 138,801 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 138,797 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 133,191 miles

Both N/S tyres side walls slight perishing

Both front brake hose ferrules slight corrosion

O/S front tyre side wall slight perishing

Fail 21 Feb 2020 133,191 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected Not holding on (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative Bracket broken (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Road wheel fixing missing One bolt in every wheel (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All four tyre sidewall perishing

O/S front brake hose ferrule slight corrosion

Fail 23 Jun 2017 133,191 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Right hand exhaust centre mount weld broken (7.1.1)

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (8.2.2)

O/s wing mirror glass deteriorated but not affecting the drivers rear view

Pass 2 Aug 2016 131,940 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 121,068 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/f tyre crack inner wall

Pass 28 Feb 2014 118,011 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2014 118,011 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 104,660 miles

front brake discs lipped

o/s/r tyre nail in tread

Fail 6 Mar 2012 104,660 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs lipped

o/s/r tyre nail in tread

Pass 15 Mar 2011 97,879 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing outer edges

Pass 25 Feb 2010 92,564 miles

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

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2009 86,658 miles

o/s/f inner steering arm slight play

o/s/r lower hubbush slight play

rear exhaust bracket corroded and broken

Fail 20 Feb 2009 86,658 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f inner steering arm slight play

o/s/r lower hubbush slight play

Pass 1 Mar 2008 80,195 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 65,746 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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KR52 YWP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KR52 YWP, 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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KR52 YWP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 3 December 2002.

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