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YC52 BWE

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

162,523 mi
Last recorded162,523 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC52 BWE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2022 162,523 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2021 159,951 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2020 157,785 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 152,734 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to centre exhaust

Pass 11 Aug 2018 143,810 miles

corrosion to centre and rear exhaust

Pass 15 Aug 2017 140,117 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 128,825 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured lens cracked/taped over (1.2.1e)

indicator stalk faulty/right turn position cancelling soon after operated

Fail 7 Jul 2016 128,825 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured lens cracked/taped over (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

indicator stalk faulty/right turn position cancelling soon after operated

Pass 5 Aug 2015 116,366 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 116,366 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 99,346 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2014 99,235 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 85,198 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 85,198 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 72,083 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 62,242 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 62,094 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 50,004 miles

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

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

o/s/f seat belt button missing

Pass 22 Sep 2009 46,658 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 36,495 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 30,005 miles

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

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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YC52 BWE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YC52 BWE, 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 YC52 BWE registered?

YC52 BWE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 14 October 2002.

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