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YB51 VMJ

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

146,347 mi
Last recorded146,347 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB51 VMJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2016 146,347 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 142,609 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 3 Feb 2015 142,479 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 137,839 miles

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)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 129,268 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2012 125,401 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f tie rod end gaiter split

Fail 20 Jan 2012 125,364 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/f tie rod end gaiter split

Pass 8 Feb 2011 119,338 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 112,047 miles

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

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)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 103,909 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

sil covers fitted

Fail 5 Feb 2009 103,909 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

sil covers fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2008 96,264 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 92,749 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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YB51 VMJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VMJ, 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 VMJ registered?

YB51 VMJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 6 February 2002.

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The MOT history for YB51 VMJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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