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YC51 EFA

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

60,418 mi
Last recorded60,418 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC51 EFA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2022 60,418 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 57,939 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 56,620 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 54,799 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 51,652 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2018 51,652 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2017 49,375 miles

Nearside Front tyre thin edges - 205/55/16/V

Pass 3 Jun 2016 47,693 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2016 47,693 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 27 May 2015 46,059 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)

damp nearside headlight

tyre size - 225/50/16/V

Pass 2 Jun 2014 43,658 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Jun 2014 43,658 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 May 2013 41,694 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 39,905 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2011 38,029 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 35,984 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 35,984 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

O/S/R TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT, RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT STRAIGHT AWAY.

Pass 22 May 2009 31,835 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)

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

Fail 22 May 2009 31,835 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 8 May 2008 26,469 miles

front brake pads wearing low

heavy corrosion to centre box ehaust joint bolts

n/s/f tyre wearing low on outer edge

small nail in o/s/f tyre tread

Pass 19 Apr 2007 18,896 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 13,187 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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YC51 EFA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 YC51 EFA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YC51 EFA registered?

YC51 EFA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 23 January 2002.

Is YC51 EFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC51 EFA shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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