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VU02 YFH

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

102,923 mi
Last recorded102,923 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU02 YFH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2021 102,923 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

EML on

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Feb 2021 102,914 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure On inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

EML on

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Spare wheel fitted to nearside front

Pass 25 Oct 2019 98,826 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Oct 2019 98,823 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 98,710 miles

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

both rear shock absorbers are corroded

engine under tray fitted

general under body corrosion

n/s front shock absorber rubbers are deteriorating

n/s/r outer side light not working

o/s rear tyre pressure is low

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 15 Oct 2018 92,355 miles

Exhaust system insecure x2 hangers have corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded centre to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded centre to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

both rear shock absorbers are corroded

engine under tray fitted

general under body corrosion

n/s front shock absorber rubbers are deteriorating

n/s/r outer side light not working

o/s rear tyre pressure is low

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2017 90,009 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 86,200 miles
Fail 21 May 2016 86,138 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits unable to hold revs to test (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 82,095 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 77,057 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 71,763 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 27 Apr 2012 66,403 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 62,552 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 62,552 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2010 55,931 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 50,321 miles

NSF tyre has cut in side wall

NSR tyre has cut in side wall

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2009 50,321 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

NSF tyre has cut in side wall

NSR tyre has cut in side wall

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 45,640 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

all four tyres wearing on edges.

front number plate cracked.

front tyres on 3mm.

nearside rear tyre on 3mm,offside rear tyre on 2.8mm.

screenwash low level warning light on.

small cut to nearside front tyre sidewall.

small cut to nearside rear tyre sidewall.

Fail 30 Jan 2008 45,640 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

all four tyres wearing on edges.

front number plate cracked.

front tyres on 3mm.

nearside rear tyre on 3mm,offside rear tyre on 2.8mm.

screenwash low level warning light on.

small cut to nearside front tyre sidewall.

small cut to nearside rear tyre sidewall.

Pass 8 Jan 2007 40,284 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 40,284 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

both v belts starting to crack.

front number plate cracked.

front wiper blade smearing windscreen slightly.

slight paint damage to nearside front bumper.

slight play in both front wheel bearings.

small cut to nearside front tyre sidewall.

Pass 6 Jan 2006 35,086 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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VU02 YFH is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 VU02 YFH, 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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VU02 YFH is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 April 2002.

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