CarVerify

Free Car Check

YG52 EFV

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2597cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

120,967 mi
Last recorded120,967 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG52 EFV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2023 120,967 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 119,693 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 115,529 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 113,028 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2020 113,025 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm X2 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 110,012 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 105,979 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 105,965 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 101,386 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 99,707 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 95,579 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 91,177 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 88,090 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 84,033 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 78,736 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 71,453 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 64,765 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

cut in nearside front tyre sidewall ply or cords not showing

cut in nearside rear tyre sidewall ply or cords not showing

cut in offside front tyre sidewall ply or cords not showing

Pass 1 Nov 2007 60,863 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 55,155 miles

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

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)

very small moverment in o/side front steering rack joint

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
Full Mercedes-benz Clk reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YG52 EFV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 YG52 EFV, 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

How do I check the history of YG52 EFV?

You can check the full history of YG52 EFV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YG52 EFV registered?

YG52 EFV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is YG52 EFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG52 EFV shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YG52 EFV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YG52 EFV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.