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LY02 WGJ

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

110,195 mi
Last recorded110,195 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY02 WGJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2023 110,195 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

reverse lights not working

Pass 8 Nov 2022 107,403 miles

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded Along bulkhead. ()

Front Headlamp beam pattern weak.

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Along underside of vehicle. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe that runs along spare wheel well. (1.1.11 (c))

Reverse light not working.

Pass 26 Oct 2021 104,186 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front headlamp beam pattern very weak

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

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

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

reverse lights not working

Fail 25 Oct 2021 104,186 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front headlamp beam pattern very weak

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

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

reverse lights not working

Pass 8 Oct 2020 101,747 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear reversing lights not working.

Fail 7 Oct 2020 101,747 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wearing low. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear reversing lights not working.

Pass 23 Oct 2019 98,887 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Oct 2019 98,887 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 95,632 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2018 95,632 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 93,673 miles

Both rear tyres are low

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Oct 2017 93,673 miles

Both rear tyres are low

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 90,754 miles

Play in both front drum sticks

Fail 20 Oct 2016 90,754 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40 ZR18 88w (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

N/S/F tyre is low on inner edge

Play in both front drum sticks

Pass 21 Oct 2015 85,439 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 81,850 miles

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

both rear brake discs slightly pitted

front exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 22 Oct 2014 81,850 miles

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

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

both rear brake discs slightly pitted

front exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 3 Oct 2013 76,062 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 71,718 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

both front tyres starting to wear around inner edges

both rear brake discs slightly pitted

front exhaust heat shield insecure

o/s/f fog light not working

Fail 22 Oct 2012 71,718 miles

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

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

both front tyres starting to wear around inner edges

both rear brake discs slightly pitted

front exhaust heat shield insecure

o/s/f fog light not working

Pass 11 Oct 2011 63,751 miles

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

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

both rear discs slightly pitted

Fail 11 Oct 2011 63,744 miles

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

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

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

both rear discs slightly pitted

Pass 11 Oct 2010 59,432 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 54,251 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 54,251 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 47,901 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 41,426 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 38,345 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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LY02 WGJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LY02 WGJ, 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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LY02 WGJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 20 March 2002.

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