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YE52 MYL

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

171,963 mi
Last recorded171,963 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE52 MYL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 171,963 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 162,323 miles

Undertray fitted at time of test

Pass 25 Oct 2023 158,567 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2023 158,567 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 152,914 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2022 152,874 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly mounted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 144,357 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust pipe small corrosion hole (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 133,563 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leaking from corrosion holes (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 133,535 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leaking from corrosion holes (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyre treads worn low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 128,241 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat base ()

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe corroded and leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 128,241 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat base ()

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe corroded and leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 123,308 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush worn (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 116,597 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt splitting (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 6 May 2016 110,284 miles

number plates have temporary fixings

oil leak from the engine

Fail 4 May 2016 110,284 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault staying on (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

number plates have temporary fixings

oil leak from the engine

Pass 12 Mar 2015 105,459 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

slight play in the steering arm

Fail 6 Mar 2015 105,459 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

movement in both front top suspension arm bushes

play in o/s/f wheel bearing

play in steering arms

Pass 31 Mar 2014 99,354 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2013 89,602 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2012 79,661 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2011 76,745 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 76,745 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 69,468 miles

nail in the n/s/r tyre tread

Fail 27 Jan 2010 69,442 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f tyre tread worn low,bald on the edges

nail in the n/s/r tyre tread

Pass 5 Feb 2009 62,933 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 62,933 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 53,519 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 42,273 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2005 35,302 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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YE52 MYL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 YE52 MYL, 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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YE52 MYL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 6 November 2002.

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