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YJ52 UJR

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,988 mi
Last recorded109,988 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ52 UJR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2021 109,988 miles

Both rear stabilizer arms corroded

Nearside Front Track rod end play

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Aug 2020 109,191 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Front Track rod end

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension stabilizer arms corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2019 103,245 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 103,243 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 102,194 miles

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

exhuast brackets broken - system still secure

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

Fail 14 Jan 2015 102,194 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

exhuast brackets broken - system still secure

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 19 Jul 2013 95,143 miles

rear coilsprings corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2012 87,212 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 78,871 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

centre exhaust pipe mount broken but still adequately supported

hand brake warning not allways going out pedal not fully returning although still has free play travel

rear exhaust heat shield loose but still secure

Pass 14 May 2010 73,076 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nsf tyre scrubbing on outer edge

osf tyre deamaged on outer wall

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2008 62,207 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 55,263 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 55,263 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2006 50,498 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 50,291 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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 UJR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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