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YB51 FSU

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,958 mi
Last recorded152,958 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB51 FSU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 152,958 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 149,330 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 145,058 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2022 140,011 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2021 133,273 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 May 2021 133,263 miles

Central Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 129,448 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 122,236 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 122,231 miles

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 118,169 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 118,159 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 113,784 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 108,912 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 108,907 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 106,041 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 18 Mar 2014 101,634 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 96,976 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 96,976 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fail 22 Mar 2012 93,684 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 93,684 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 89,489 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 89,489 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 85,698 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 85,698 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 74,663 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Mar 2009 74,663 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 69,778 miles

wiper poor

Pass 8 Jan 2007 68,157 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 68,157 miles

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 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 5 Jan 2006 57,300 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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YB51 FSU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YB51 FSU, 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 YB51 FSU registered?

YB51 FSU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 January 2002.

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