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YK02 HBC

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

221,713 mi
Last recorded221,713 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK02 HBC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2021 221,713 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 220,332 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 220,328 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 76,630 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 72,261 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 70,461 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 67,930 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2016 67,930 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear exhaust mount broken not insecure

Upper lower engine suspension covers fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2015 64,332 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust hanger corroded but exhaust still supported

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Jun 2015 64,332 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust hanger corroded but exhaust still supported

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 May 2014 62,181 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

high level stop lamp removed

Pass 13 May 2013 59,203 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 53,900 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 50,916 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 46,117 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 41,582 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)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 37,809 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 32,569 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 28,254 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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YK02 HBC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YK02 HBC, 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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YK02 HBC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 June 2002.

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