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YG02 EFX

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

140,923 mi
Last recorded140,923 miles
Recorded on4 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG02 EFX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 May 2019 140,923 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front > Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front > Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 May 2019 140,923 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front > Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front > Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Illegal Spacing (0.1 (d))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 129,080 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2018 129,080 miles

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

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

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

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

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 117,535 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 110,506 miles

Nearside Front steering linkage worn

front outer anti roll bar bushes worn

Fail 29 Feb 2016 110,504 miles

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

Nearside Front steering linkage worn

front outer anti roll bar bushes worn

Pass 3 Mar 2015 107,184 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 102,563 miles

surface corrosion on rear main brake pipes over axle reqs attention

Fail 1 Jul 2014 102,563 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

surface corrosion on rear main brake pipes over axle reqs attention

Pass 10 Jul 2013 60,660 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 90,990 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 86,754 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 11 Jul 2012 86,754 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 77,822 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 71,355 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 63,919 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 63,919 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 7 Jun 2008 54,070 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 26 Jun 2007 46,301 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 37,275 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 37,275 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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YG02 EFX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YG02 EFX, 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 YG02 EFX registered?

YG02 EFX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 9 May 2002.

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The MOT history for YG02 EFX shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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