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LY52 KYS

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

180,480 mi
Last recorded180,480 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY52 KYS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2020 180,480 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 167,833 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 161,840 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 23 Apr 2018 161,825 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen wiper smearing

Pass 21 Jul 2016 159,220 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 156,961 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2014 153,999 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

complete exhaust system heavily corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2014 153,999 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

complete exhaust system heavily corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2013 147,469 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play in steering

Fail 18 Jul 2013 147,746 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play in steering

Pass 19 Jul 2012 141,693 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs are worn/lipped and corroded

o/s/f fog lamp is inoperative

rear springs are corroded

slight play in front wheel bearings

slight play in steering

Fail 19 Jul 2012 141,693 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/S/R TYRE IS ON THE LIMIT !

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs are worn/lipped and corroded

o/s/f fog lamp is inoperative

rear springs are corroded

slight play in front wheel bearings

slight play in steering

FRONT TYRES ARE BALD ON THE INNER SHOULDERS - THE N/S HAS WORN VERY THIN/CLOSE TO CORDS !

Pass 28 Jul 2011 133,900 miles

advise front tyres wearing on inner edge treads

Fail 26 Jul 2011 133,900 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise front tyres wearing on inner edge treads

Pass 27 Jul 2010 123,046 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 109,502 miles

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

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

possible wheel alignment problems

Pass 31 Jul 2008 95,066 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 79,499 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 65,467 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 63,682 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 52,388 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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LY52 KYS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 LY52 KYS, 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 LY52 KYS registered?

LY52 KYS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 5 December 2002.

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