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KS51 YBW

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

120,072 mi
Last recorded120,072 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS51 YBW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2019 120,072 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Vehicle is fitted with engine covers and under tray/shields so there is a restricted view of some testable items.

Pass 24 Mar 2018 115,610 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Very close to limit 1.7-1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Very close to limit 1.7-1.8mm. (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle is fitted with engine cover and under tray so there is a restricted view of some testable items.

Fail 24 Mar 2018 115,610 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Very close to limit 1.7-1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Very close to limit 1.7-1.8mm. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicle is fitted with engine cover and under tray so there is a restricted view of some testable items.

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 110,600 miles

Engine cover and under shield fitted to vehicle.

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 28 Mar 2017 110,600 miles

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

Engine cover and under shield fitted to vehicle.

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 11 Feb 2016 106,521 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Fail 11 Feb 2016 106,521 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread de-laminated on a character (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 9 Jan 2015 102,407 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 102,407 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Jan 2014 98,115 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2013 91,040 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 84,561 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Jan 2011 77,990 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 70,094 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 63,078 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 55,806 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 48,624 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 39,361 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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KS51 YBW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 KS51 YBW, 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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KS51 YBW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 January 2002.

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