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LY02 VGC

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

97,175 mi
Last recorded97,175 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY02 VGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2016 97,175 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 97,167 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 97,167 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 90,794 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 90,695 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Both rear tyre are on the legal limit of 1.6mm

Pass 17 Aug 2013 82,176 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 75,643 miles

All brake pads low esp rear.

Slight movement in both bottom ball joints.

Slight play in steering system.

Washers poor.

Fail 7 Sep 2012 75,640 miles

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

All brake pads low esp rear.

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

Slight movement in both bottom ball joints.

Slight play in steering system.

Washers poor.

Pass 9 Sep 2011 66,532 miles

All brake pads getting low

Rear tyres low on tread at 3mm

Pass 8 Sep 2010 58,399 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 4 Sep 2009 49,383 miles

c/l 109422

Pass 3 Sep 2008 40,409 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 31,925 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

covers fitted to outer sills

sump guard fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2007 29,715 miles

covers fitted to outer sills

sump guard fitted

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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LY02 VGC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LY02 VGC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LY02 VGC registered?

LY02 VGC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 August 2002.

Is LY02 VGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY02 VGC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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