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YC51 JXF

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,163 mi
Last recorded84,163 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2014
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC51 JXF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2014 84,163 miles

1/ front bumper damage 2/ exhaust centre hanger missing 3/ both front to rear brake pipes slight corrosion

12/ o/s/r tyre cracking in tread and sidewalls 13/ o/s/f tyre cracking in tread and sidewalls

4/ o/s/f under body brace corroded 5/ n/s/f under body brace corroded 6/ o/s/r under body brace corroded 7/ n/s/r under body brace corroded

8/ o/s/f wheel arch corroded 9/ o/s/r wheel arch corroded 10/ o/s/f brake pipe slight corrosion 11/ n/s/r tyre worn on inside edge.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2013 81,722 miles

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

engine man light on dash

offside rear inner side light not working

Pass 30 Nov 2012 77,930 miles

engine man light on dash

nearside front fog lamp not working

rear number plate faded/ worn

wheel arches corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2012 77,930 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

engine man light on dash

nearside front fog lamp not working

rear number plate faded/ worn

wheel arches corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2011 73,515 miles

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

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

engine management warning lamp shows fault

nearside & offside rear inner bulbs not working

nearside front plastic inner wheel arch insecure

Fail 12 Dec 2011 73,515 miles

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

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

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

engine management warning lamp shows fault

nearside & offside rear inner bulbs not working

nearside front plastic inner wheel arch insecure

Pass 6 Dec 2010 69,025 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 64,180 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 64,180 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)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 60,280 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 55,742 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 52,062 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 52,062 miles

Centre Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Oct 2005 44,393 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 JXF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 YC51 JXF, 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 YC51 JXF registered?

YC51 JXF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 January 2002.

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