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Y13 GLF

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

139,533 mi
Last recorded139,533 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY13 GLF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 139,533 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 134,115 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear slight damage

Fail 25 Oct 2024 134,115 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear slight damage

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 129,059 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 123,126 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 118,283 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 117,712 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 117,712 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 115,678 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 112,448 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 109,289 miles

All rubber suspension arm bushes deteriorated

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Oct 2017 109,289 miles

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

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

All rubber suspension arm bushes deteriorated

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 105,909 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 102,892 miles

Both rear brake hoses cracked and perished

Both rear lower position bulbs not working, however upper position bulbs are working

Both rear pads are 95% worn

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside front shock absorber is damp

Fail 12 Oct 2015 102,892 miles

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

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

Both rear brake hoses cracked and perished

Both rear lower position bulbs not working, however upper position bulbs are working

Both rear pads are 95% worn

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside front shock absorber is damp

Pass 15 Oct 2014 96,177 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 89,034 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Oct 2013 89,034 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2012 82,303 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Oct 2012 82,302 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 74,882 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 74,851 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2010 64,369 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 64,258 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 53,661 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 42,828 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 30,255 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 26,159 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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Y13 GLF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y13 GLF, 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 Y13 GLF registered?

Y13 GLF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 9 December 2002.

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