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YG51 VJT

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

135,713 mi
Last recorded135,713 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG51 VJT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 135,713 miles

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play x2 nearside and offside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 nearside and offside-smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect x2 nearside and offside (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured x2 nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

sill covers fitted obscuring inspection

Pass 19 Jun 2025 130,803 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured x2 nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

sill covers and undertrays fitted obscuring inspection

Pass 26 Jun 2024 126,858 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 122,505 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 121,241 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 119,432 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 117,632 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 116,200 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 115,200 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 115,200 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 112,629 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 22 Aug 2016 111,428 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 109,690 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 106,470 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 104,755 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 101,239 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 99,410 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 99,410 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 96,968 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2011 96,968 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 95,964 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 93,898 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 92,353 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 87,267 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 79,918 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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YG51 VJT is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 YG51 VJT, 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 YG51 VJT registered?

YG51 VJT is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 21 January 2002.

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