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YJ52 NGD

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

128,573 mi
Last recorded128,573 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ52 NGD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2021 128,573 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 122,221 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 122,221 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2018 99,799 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 99,797 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 89,987 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 88,854 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 84,877 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 84,823 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 84,823 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 84,624 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 83,977 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 83,977 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 82,671 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 81,120 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 78,840 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 69,301 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 69,301 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.2.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2006 49,834 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 48,889 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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YJ52 NGD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YJ52 NGD, 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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YJ52 NGD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 17 October 2002.

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