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RY02 YZU

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

83,487 mi
Last recorded83,487 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY02 YZU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2023 83,487 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 82,447 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 80,213 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 77,908 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 73,441 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 73,079 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 73,079 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation wrong (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2017 72,682 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2016 72,202 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 71,748 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 71,310 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 71,310 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 70,887 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 70,403 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 70,403 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 69,934 miles

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

front brake discs pitted (inner surface)

front wipers smearing

rear brake application/release slightly uneven

Fail 12 Sep 2011 69,934 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs pitted (inner surface)

front wipers smearing

rear brake application/release slightly uneven

Pass 27 Nov 2010 63,999 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 56,576 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 49,666 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 42,578 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 35,362 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 35,362 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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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RY02 YZU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 RY02 YZU, 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 RY02 YZU registered?

RY02 YZU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 20 June 2002.

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The MOT history for RY02 YZU shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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