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SF51 YZJ

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

129,948 mi
Last recorded129,948 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF51 YZJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2018 129,948 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 22 Feb 2018 129,948 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 124,453 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 124,453 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 7 Oct 2016 124,395 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear left side (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear right side (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

EML light on

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear slight brake bind

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

side wall damage to all tyres

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2015 122,271 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2015 122,271 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

Nearside brake caliper inappropriately repaired securing clip is not secure into the caliper (3.5.1n)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2013 112,168 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 112,160 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 102,723 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 93,386 miles

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

exhaust bent and fouling underbody

Pass 30 Dec 2009 86,932 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2009 86,920 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 77,600 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Nov 2007 71,408 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 71,408 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 65,794 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2006 65,556 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 YZJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SF51 YZJ, 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 SF51 YZJ registered?

SF51 YZJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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