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YG02 JSJ

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,442 mi
Last recorded121,442 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG02 JSJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2022 121,442 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Feb 2022 121,442 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Jan 2022 121,441 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 119,935 miles

handbrake pedal rubber missing

Fail 8 Dec 2020 119,857 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

handbrake pedal rubber missing

Pass 19 Dec 2019 117,562 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower suspension arm bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2019 117,562 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower suspension arm bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2018 114,634 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive around the sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2018 114,634 miles

Rear Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive around the sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2018 114,484 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe, above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 111,619 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2016 107,800 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 105,755 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (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)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% centre (1.2.1b)

under trays fitted obscuring some components

winter tyres fitted

Fail 23 Dec 2015 105,671 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Front Headlamp aim too low x 2 (1.8)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Mains above tank (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing x 2 (2.7.2a)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 100,725 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 100,725 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 97,620 miles

rear exhaust front mounting

Pass 23 Jul 2012 91,919 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 84,394 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 77,105 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 70,510 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 62,387 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 55,451 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 45,409 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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YG02 JSJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JSJ, 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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YG02 JSJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 18 June 2002.

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