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YG52 KJX

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

199,413 mi
Last recorded199,413 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG52 KJX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2017 199,413 miles

BOTH BEAM IMAGES POOR

GENERAL CORROSION TO FRONT & REAR SUSPENSION UNITS

N/S/F TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded UNDER BONNET BY ABS PUMP (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

O/S/F WING CORRODED

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing BOTH FRONT (2.7.2a)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing BOTH REAR (2.7.2a)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 198,075 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front wheel bearing has slight play n/s & o/s (2.5.A.3c)

General corrosion front to rear underside of vehicle

Pass 17 Sep 2015 196,623 miles

Centre silencer corroded

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

Slight play in steering

Fail 17 Sep 2015 196,623 miles

Centre silencer corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Slight play in steering

Pass 20 Sep 2014 195,037 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 193,750 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 May 2012 178,627 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 4 May 2012 178,612 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 158,668 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)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Dec 2009 141,687 miles

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

minor exhaust blow front pipe area

Fail 14 Dec 2009 141,677 miles

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

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

minor exhaust blow front pipe area

Pass 12 Nov 2008 126,310 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 110,139 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 93,937 miles

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

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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YG52 KJX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 KJX, 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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YG52 KJX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 October 2002.

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