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SF51 YWP

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

135,891 mi
Last recorded135,891 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF51 YWP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2018 135,891 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

diff oil leak

fuel pump mounts deteriorated

Pass 17 Mar 2017 128,005 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 118,816 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 3 Mar 2016 118,816 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front hanger broken (7.1.1)

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

oil leak from gearbox oil cooler pipe

Pass 16 Mar 2015 112,390 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

front shockers corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2014 107,587 miles

exhaust deteriorated and has a minor leak of gases

Fail 12 Mar 2014 107,587 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

exhaust deteriorated and has a minor leak of gases

Pass 12 Mar 2013 103,634 miles

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

front exhaust flange deteriorated

steering damper casing corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2012 97,920 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 97,920 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 90,958 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

all tyres cuts but not to cords

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

discs all surface rust

Fail 18 Mar 2011 90,958 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

all tyres cuts but not to cords

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

discs all surface rust

Pass 17 Dec 2009 88,314 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 81,810 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 11 Dec 2008 81,810 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 73,659 miles

Main brake pipes have been cleaned and coated with grease.

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)

Fail 13 Dec 2007 73,657 miles

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

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

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

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)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 63,642 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2006 59,039 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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SF51 YWP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 SF51 YWP, 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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SF51 YWP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 9 January 2002.

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