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YJ52 RST

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2024
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

161,861 mi
Last recorded161,861 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ52 RST
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2023 161,861 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all four wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracks in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 161,128 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2022 161,128 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 157,644 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 151,386 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 136,693 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak engine ()

coil spring corroded both fronts (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 125,012 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 110,495 miles

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

rear brake flexy hoses cracking

Pass 25 Feb 2014 101,157 miles

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall cut

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall damage

o/s/f tyre outer sidewall damage and low tread outer edge

Pass 11 Feb 2013 92,294 miles

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

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

front to rear metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 22 Feb 2012 82,150 miles

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

propshaft doughnut worn

Pass 15 Feb 2011 73,769 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 64,306 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

o/s/f tyre slight cuts on inner wall

oil leak from transmission

Pass 13 Mar 2009 56,902 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 19 Feb 2008 49,098 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 44,713 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 37,197 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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YJ52 RST is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 YJ52 RST, 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 YJ52 RST registered?

YJ52 RST is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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