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LY51 UPT

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

106,170 mi
Last recorded106,170 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY51 UPT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 106,170 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2026 106,166 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2025 103,061 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

eml on

underside corroded

Fail 16 May 2025 103,057 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

eml on

underside corroded

Pass 14 May 2024

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Underside corrosion

Pass 9 May 2023 100,142 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 9 May 2023 100,142 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 98,557 miles

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

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

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

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

corrosion present underside of vehicle

Pass 26 Mar 2021 97,520 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH NS AND OS

RATTLE NOISE COMMING FROM ENGINE BAY DURING ACCELERATION

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

Fail 24 Mar 2021 97,520 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH NS AND OS

RATTLE NOISE COMMING FROM ENGINE BAY DURING ACCELERATION

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 94,486 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material SLIGHT RUSTING PIPE TO RUBBER PIPE JOINT (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 89,890 miles

corrosion present around underside.

slight play in both front hubs.

Pass 9 Feb 2018 88,721 miles

slight play in inner steering joints

Pass 19 Jul 2016 85,667 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 20 Jul 2015 82,828 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 80,525 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 80,525 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 77,726 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 73,132 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2012 73,132 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 67,824 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 59,176 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges.

Pass 18 Jun 2009 50,661 miles

front and rear brake pads wearing low.

Fail 18 Jun 2009 50,657 miles

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

front and rear brake pads wearing low.

Pass 17 Jul 2007 36,399 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 18 Jan 2007 32,369 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 30,229 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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LY51 UPT is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 LY51 UPT, 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 LY51 UPT registered?

LY51 UPT is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 23 January 2002.

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