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YC02 AZU

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

186,539 mi
Last recorded186,539 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC02 AZU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 May 2019 186,539 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken both front. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Headlamp aim too low both. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play centre track. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour mirror. (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission cooler pipes. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake lagging in operation both rear. (1.2.1 (d))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired both front. (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

oil message on dash.

Pass 8 May 2018 174,537 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 170,750 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2017 170,750 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 157,865 miles

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

slight noise from o/s front wheel bearing

Fail 14 Apr 2016 157,865 miles

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

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

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

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

slight noise from o/s front wheel bearing

Pass 15 Apr 2015 134,685 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust centre box corroded

front exhaust joint corroded

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 14 Apr 2015 134,685 miles

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust centre box corroded

front exhaust joint corroded

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2014 132,137 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 128,354 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2012 123,222 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 123,222 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 114,880 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 105,450 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 2 Apr 2009 96,924 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front tyres wearing on outer edge

offside front fog light not working

slight leak on rear axle

Fail 26 Mar 2009 96,732 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front tyres wearing on outer edge

offside front fog light not working

slight leak on rear axle

Pass 11 Apr 2008 87,094 miles

both rear+nearside front tyres wearing low on tread

Pass 13 Apr 2007 75,034 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 69,848 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 61,232 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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YC02 AZU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YC02 AZU, 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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YC02 AZU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 June 2002.

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