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YH51 CMJ

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

110,298 mi
Last recorded110,298 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH51 CMJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 110,298 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 13 Jul 2026 109,712 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 15 Jul 2025 99,235 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S & O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S & O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 15 Jul 2025 99,235 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S & O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S & O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 12 Jul 2024 87,227 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 12 Jul 2024 87,227 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 21 Jul 2023 80,420 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2022 79,979 miles

Brake pedal pivot slightly tight (1.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 79,630 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 78,312 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 76,999 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 75,211 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 74,301 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 72,744 miles

Centre exhaust support bracket corroded off

Front wiper blade slightly smears

Nearside front tyre tread starting to wear on the inner edge

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 72,744 miles

Centre exhaust support bracket corroded off

Front wiper blade slightly smears

Nearside front tyre tread starting to wear on the inner edge

Pass 17 Jan 2013 62,963 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear brakes do not quite increase & decrease at the same rate

Pass 2 Feb 2012 51,180 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2012 51,179 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 44,459 miles

Child seat fitted to O/S/R so inspection of seat belt not carried out

Fail 14 Jan 2011 44,459 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted to O/S/R so inspection of seat belt not carried out

Pass 19 Jan 2010 37,794 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre worn very close to limit on edges

offside front tyre worn close to limit on edges

offside rear brake pipe corroding

Pass 20 Jan 2009 31,444 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 27,844 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 23,316 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 19,251 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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YH51 CMJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 YH51 CMJ, 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 YH51 CMJ registered?

YH51 CMJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 17 January 2002.

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The MOT history for YH51 CMJ shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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